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14.06.2020
Cleaning company in court
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action in the Federal Circuit Court against Sydney-based cleaning services provider Green Clean (Aust) Pty Ltd, its sole director Michael Girowal and manager Kareena Colton. The workplace regulator alleges that ...
14.06.2020
Cover me: dismissed department Head fails in bid to be covered by modern award
The unfair dismissal provisions of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act) provide a mechanism by which employees who have been unfairly dismissed can seek a remedy through the Fair Work Commission (FWC). However, not all employees will be protected from ...
08.06.2020
Toll Group attackers accessed personal and payroll data of staff
Toll Group has confirmed its latest encounter with ransomware enabled attackers to “access” personal and payroll details of current and former staff in several countries, though it says there’s “no evidence” the data was “taken”. In an update the company ...
08.06.2020
JobKeeper changes set for 23 July: Frydenberg
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg will announce significant changes to the JobKeeper scheme in July, including a possible change to the flat-rate payment of $1,500. Speaking at Parliament House, Mr Frydenberg said he would now announce the outcome of its midway ...
08.06.2020
H&M worker ordered to take annual leave after JobKeeper dispute goes to Fair Work
A H&M retail worker has been ordered to take annual leave after disputing whether the Swedish company was able to force workers to draw down on their entitlements while receiving JobKeeper payments. In its latest ruling about JobKeeper and leave ...
08.06.2020
Taking the high ground: FWC upholds dismissal of employee who stored marijuana equipment in the workplace
In deciding whether to take disciplinary action against an employee, it is important for employers to ensure that the employee is given a reasonable opportunity to provide a response or explanation before a final decision is made, particularly when it ...
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