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22.08.2021
Privileged: FWC rejects Applicants’ claim to access investigation documents
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has a broad power under section 590 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act) to “inform itself in relation to any manner before it in such manner as it considers appropriate”. Under this general power, the FWC may inform ...
15.08.2021
Worker fired for attending a Wiggles concert
In a recent case, the Fair Work Commission considered the consequences for an employee who stretched his personal/carer’s leave too far. The applicant was employed as a car detailer at a Toyota dealership in Yarrawonga. One day in June 2019, the ...
15.08.2021
Fair Work Ombudsman issues fresh advice on mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations
The Fair Work Ombudsman has issued fresh guidance on the topic of mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for staff, giving employers in certain industries the green light. Previously, the FWO advised that the majority of employers in Australia would not be able ...
15.08.2021
Hit the brakes: Commission finds on-the-job feedback sufficient in warning employee about poor performance
In the unfair dismissal jurisdiction, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) is required to consider a number of factors under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act) when considering whether a dismissal was ‘harsh, unjust or unreasonable’. One such factor is, if ...
15.08.2021
Aged care operator Regis uncovers up to $40m in staff underpayments
Aged care operator Regis Healthcare has uncovered staff underpayments that could be potentially as high as $40 million over six years because employee entitlements were recorded incorrectly in its payroll system. The company, which owns residential care ...
08.08.2021
Should you sack antivaxxer execs?
Dan Janney, Newmont’s North American vice president, was pink-slipped Wednesday after a row over the mining company’s policy backing widespread vaccination, according to a report by The Australian. “Dan has advised that he will not support or promote the ...
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