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18.07.2021
FWC considering gig work modern award proposal
The Fair Work Commission is considering an application to make a new modern award covering platform workers in the on-demand delivery services industry. Menulog applied for the award last month, saying it would: promote social inclusion and flexible work ...
18.07.2021
Coles fined for underpaying LSL entitlements
A court has slammed Coles for claiming that nearly $700k in unpaid long-service leave entitlements was a “mere error”. In the first prosecution under Victoria’s Long Service Leave Act, the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court fined Coles $50k and ordered it to ...
11.07.2021
KPMG takes bold step towards inclusivity with 26 weeks equal paid parental leave
KPMG’s new boss Andrew Yates has started with a bang by announcing a new equal paid parental leave scheme which offers 26 weeks for both primary and secondary carers. The new policy is a huge advancement on the previous 18-week allowance for primary ...
11.07.2021
End-of-year finalisation through STP
You need to make a finalisation declaration by 14 July. However, the ATO recognises the impacts of COVID-19 on the Australian community. If you need additional time, you can complete your STP finalisation up until 31 July. It’s important that you ...
11.07.2021
Fair Work Commission orders the reinstatement of an employee who was unfairly dismissed following a second investigation into the same incident
In unfair dismissal matters, reinstatement is the primary remedy and the Fair Work Commission (FWC) may not make an order for compensation unless it is satisfied that reinstatement is inappropriate. When considering whether reinstatement is appropriate, ...
04.07.2021
Miscarriage leave: NSW offers benefit in public sector
Public sector employees in New South Wales who suffer the loss of a child through miscarriage or stillbirth are now entitled to bereavement leave of up to five working days. The paid leave benefit, worth up to $12m a year, is included in the state’s ...
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