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Award changes: paid FDVL
More than 100 awards now include a model clause on paid family and domestic violence leave.
Australian Industrial Relations Commission
The Australian Industrial Relations Commission was a federal tribunal that preceded the Fair Work Commission. Read more here.
Can You Cap Personal/Carer’s Leave Accrual? What the Law Says
Find out what the Fair Work Act and modern awards say about managing excessive leave balances.
What are the minimum hours for casual employees per shift?
Before cutting a casual shift short, make sure you know the minimum hours. Some industries set the bar much higher than others.
Are employees entitled to tea breaks?
Break entitlements depend on awards, agreements, or contracts.
Do first aid officers receive an allowance?
This article explains when a first aid allowance is payable under modern awards and how employment contracts may affect entitlement.
All about allowances
Various types of allowances may be provided to employees to compensate for performing certain types of work or incurring expenses while working. Twenty-five common types of allowances are explained here.
Minimum payment: casual employee goes home sick
If casual employees leave work because they are sick, are they entitled to a minimum payment? Learn more about payments for casual employees here.
Attendance as a Witness: Do Jury Service Entitlements cover it?
Is your employee attending court as a witness? Understand the key differences between jury service and witness attendance under the Fair Work Act and what this means for pay entitlements in Western Australia and beyond.
Can a Modern Award Override the National Employment Standards?
Confused about how modern awards interact with the National Employment Standards?