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14.06.2021
Employment contracts will be key focus under new definition
It’s been less than a year since the infamous decision of Workpac Pty Ltd v Rossato, which confirmed (at the time) that the determination of whether an employee is casual depends on the ‘real substance, practical reality and true nature’ of the ...
14.06.2021
Halt before you post: Casual employee unfairly dismissed for Facebook recommendation
Social media and employee’s conduct online has without doubt added a layer to the employer and employee relationship. While employees may think that their online activities done outside of work hours may be private, their conduct online may become ...
06.06.2021
Avoiding a fall-out from the super guarantee increase
A worrying amount of employers are planning to reduce take-home wages to offset the higher super guarantee, research finds. In an interview with ABC’s 7.30 for The Future of Retirement series earlier this year, Australia’s 24th Prime Minister Paul ...
06.06.2021
Third McDonald’s franchisee faces court for allegedly denying workers paid rest breaks
A third South Australian McDonald’s franchisee is facing allegations of workplace breaches in the Federal Court as the South Australian Branch of the SDA — the union for fast food workers — lodges a landmark case. The SDA is acting on behalf of 25 ...
06.06.2021
FWC finds sexually explicit Facebook post warranted dismissal, despite the employer’s ‘rather unusual’ workplace culture
The workplace culture of an organisation should reflect the values that the business upholds and expects of its employees. It is becoming increasingly challenging for employers and employees to understand where a line is drawn between a relaxed and open ...
30.05.2021
Former Brisbane fast food operator penalised
The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a court-ordered penalty against the former operator of a fast food outlet in Brisbane. The Federal Circuit Court has imposed a $14,175 penalty against SMC Food Truck Pty Ltd, which formerly operated a business trading ...
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