by Simon Obee | Dec 8, 2021 | Fair Work Commission
On Friday 3 December 2021 the Fair Work Commission (‘FWC’) handed down an important decision concerning the ability of employers to introduce mandatory vaccination policies for employees. In summary, the FWC’s comments support the view that it is possible for... 
by Simon Obee | Nov 24, 2021 | Employment Law, Fair Work Commission
From 11 November 2021, the Fair Work Commission now has new powers to make “stop sexual harassment orders” against employers and co-workers. This is an extension of the FWC’s existing powers to make stop bullying orders and is found in section 789FF(1) of the Fair... 
by Simon Obee | Nov 10, 2021 | Fair Work Commission, Unfair Dismissal
A recent decision of the Fair Work Commission highlights the care employers need to take when dismissing employees for reason of illness or injury. Unfair dismissal or general protections? One of the interesting parts of the Fair Work Commission’s decision is... 
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 Simon Obee | Jun 9, 2021 | Fair Work Commission, Modern awards
The Fair Work Commission has given a provisional view that it agrees to an application from the Restaurant & Catering Industry Association (RCA) to vary the Restaurant Industry Award. The changes were proposed as a way to help business in the sector with the... 
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...