In good news for workers living in NSW, you can now access paid pandemic leave if you are required to self-isolate, quarantine or care for someone who has COVID-19 and...
Legislation has now been passed to continue the JobKeeper scheme until 29 March 2021, albeit with some reduced benefits for both employers and employees.
A recent FWC case demonstrates that retrenching an employee as a kindness can severely backfire.
A recent FWC case highlights the importance of good record keeping when employees make bullying and harassment claims.
The High Court has today overturned last year's controversial decision of a Full Federal Court in Mondelez v AMWU [2019] FCAFC 138 (Full Court Decision) regarding how the entitlement to...
The last two weeks have seen a number of new schemes introduced to respond to COVID-19 that impact on employers and workers.
Earlier today, the Victorian Government issued the Permitted Worker Permit Scheme and Access to Onsite Childcare/Kindergarten Permit Scheme Directions (Directions).
The Victorian Government has announced significant restrictions on access to childcare from 11:59 pm on Wednesday 5 August, 2020.
Late yesterday the Victorian Government introduced the new Occupational Health and Safety (COVID-19 Incident Notification) Regulations 2020, which extends the incident notification obligation of duty holders in Victoria pursuant to...
Workplace surveillance is nothing new, but what happens if the workplace is someone's home?
Three key issues arising from the COVID-19 pandemic and influencing the future of the workplace.
Changes to paid parental leave, an increase in modern award wage rates and other need-to-know developments in employment law.