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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 ...
08.08.2021
Casual employee case to have huge repercussions for employers
The High Court has dealt a blow to the rights of casual workers in what an expert has called a “shocking” ruling with “profound” implications for employment law. The High Court’s ruling ended years of uncertainty about the rights of casual workers to ...
08.08.2021
Off the clock: Fair Work Commission finds out-of-hours drink driving offence was not a valid reason for dismissal
Generally, the way in which an employee conducts themselves out-of-hours does not fall within the realm of what the employer can supervise or control. However, there are times where an employee’s conduct after business hours and away from work can impact ...
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