Standing down employees without pay would seem a logical response to the current COVID-19 crisis. Employers must first recognise that during the COVID-19 public health pandemic normal workplace laws continue to apply. [Read more…]
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Enterprise agreements – considerations for employers
30 July 2014 by
Anyone who has been through the enterprise bargaining process will appreciate just how onerous the procedural steps and mandatory requirements set out in Part 2-4 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (the Act) can be.
Why employers must follow process
7 July 2014 by
Employers appearing at the Fair Work Commission may be shocked when the unfair dismissal claim against them is upheld despite the dismissal being for a valid reason.
Fair Work Amendment Act – how the changes affect your business
18 February 2013 by
The Fair Work Amendment Act 2012 (FWAA) was assented to on 4 December 2012, and came into partial effect on 1 January 2013. The legislative changes were made in response to industry demands, and relate to unfair dismissals, general protections and enterprise agreements.
