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As COVID-19 vaccines become more readily available in Australia, many workplaces are wondering if they can require their staff to have the COVID-19 vaccine. This continues to be an evolving conversation, with new developments on a...
As COVID-19 vaccines become available in Australia, many workplaces are wondering whether employers can require their workers to have the COVID-19 vaccination. What are the rights of both employees and employers when it comes to...
Following our recent unfair dismissal article I now look at how employers can defend general protections claims made to the Fair Work Commission. What are the general protections? General protections are contained in the Fair Work Act...
On 16 June 2020, the Victorian Wage Theft Bill 2020 was passed by the Victorian Parliament and will be known as the Wage Theft Act 2020 (Vic) (“Act”) when it is introduced next year. The new wage theft laws will establish...
On 19 June 2020, the Fair Work Commission increased the national minimum wage by 1.75% (equivalent to $13.00 per week). This follows an increase of 3% last year. The new minimum wage will be $753.80 a week or $19.84 per hour and comes...
Employing Staff – 5 tips for Small Business Owners As a small business owner, you’re working really hard to grow your business and hopefully at some point you will be ready to bring someone new into the business to help you. There are...
Today the Fair Work Commission handed down its decision to increase the national minimum wage by 3%. This follows an increase of 3.5% last year. When the Fair Work Commission decides to increase the minimum wage from 1 July each year,...
