Posts Tagged ‘redundancy pay’
Zombie Companies – “cut the fat not the muscle” 6 Post JobKeeper tips for Employers
As we head towards the end of JobKeeper and the proverbial cliff for some companies – the term “Zombie Companies” spring to mind. What are “Zombie Companies” – those who are heavily reliant on the JobKeeper payments to pay for operational costs of the business but once the subsidies run dry will have difficulty running…
Read MoreRedundancy in a business sale – what Employers need to know
Redundancy in a transfer of business situation will usually be in circumstances where the “new” employer does not want to bring the employee onboard (for whatever reason) or the employee does accept a suitable alternate position. A recent case before the Fair Work Commission of Gravenall [2020] FWC 4499 (26 August 2020) (Gravenell Case) demonstrates…
Read MoreReducing Redundancy Entitlements? – 3 factors to consider
As we step through the long standing effects of COVID-19, JobKeeper starts to dissipate in time and Employers look to restructure their business in response to less demand or increased efficiencies redundancies will be a very usual occurrence. How can Employers reduce their redundancy entitlement payments? Here are 3 factors to consider……… Factor 1 –…
Read MoreDesperate Times Do Not Call for Desperate Measures (a COVID-19 Decision by the Fair Work Commission)
The Fair Work Commission’s early COVID-19 decision is a stark reminder for employers to meet their consultation obligations. Keywords: COVID-19, Coronavirus, Consultation, Fair Work Commission, Redundancy, Employee Termination, Termination of Employment, Consultation. COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on industry around the globe. Undoubtedly, businesses will still be feeling the effects for years to come – but…
Read MoreRedundancy, Pay Cuts and Stand Down in the face of the Coronavirus
Pay Cuts? Stand Down? Redundancy? This is a difficult time we are currently in as we see clients, friends of the firm and connections take hit after hit during this time of pandemic status of the coronavirus. No doubt there will be a plethora of opportunity for Employers after this outbreak is satiated however in…
Read MoreCould your employee’s redundancy be made legally redundant?
With change becoming the new constant in business, owners and managers can face the difficult decision of making staff redundant to ensure their survival. But how do you make sure you do it in an ethical, strategic
Read MoreCasual Employees – Does their period of service count towards redundancy and notice entitlements?
A controversial Fair Work Commission (Commission) decision was handed down recently which answered the question:
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