by Simon Obee | Jun 22, 2022 | Employment Law, Fair Work Act
The “high-income threshold” referred to in the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) and regulation 2.13 of the Fair Work Regulations 2009 (Cth) is set for an annual increase which will take effect on 1 July 2022. The high-income threshold is currently set at $158,500 and it is... 
by Simon Obee | Apr 27, 2022 | Fair Work Act, Modern awards
The Fair Work Commission (‘FWC’) has recently handed down a decision that makes significant changes to the rules regarding paying employees annual salaries in the Health Professionals and Support Services Award 2020. The changes take effect on 9 May 2022. What... 
by Simon Obee | Mar 30, 2022 | Fair Work Act
Despite the fact that there is no legal requirement for employers and employees to enter into a written employment contract, the importance of doing so can not be overstated. As the recent decision of the court in Ostle v Wilson Mining Pty Ltd [2022] FedCFamC2G... 
by Simon Obee | Aug 17, 2021 | Employment Law, Fair Work Act, Fair Work Commission
Last week, the Fair Work Ombudsman updated its guidance on COVID vaccinations in the workplace, including the question of whether employers can make vaccinations mandatory. The guidance includes both the following phrases: “While the Australian Government’s policy is... 
by Jenny Park | May 12, 2021 | Casual employees, Fair Work Act, Fair Work Commission, Redundancy
Significant changes concerning casual employment were recently introduced to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (Act) as part of the Federal Government’s plan to assist with the impact of COVID-19 on the economy. The amendments were introduced under the Fair Work Amendment... 
by Jenny Park | Apr 14, 2021 | Employment Law, Fair Work Act, Workplace Investigations
Workplace sexual harassment has recently been in the spotlight due to allegations against the former Attorney General, Christian Porter and other officials. The Government has faced increased pressure to review workplace sexual harassment laws, which some consider to...