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Unpaid Parental Leave: Are Employees Paid for Public Holidays?
Understand whether employees on unpaid parental leave are entitled to payment for public holidays. Gain valuable insights into the Fair Work Act and employer obligations, ensuring you’re informed about employee entitlements and leave policies.
Does the annual wage review affect wage rates?
The Annual Wage Review impacts minimum award wages but does not automatically change wage rates set by enterprise agreements. Learn how award rates and agreements interact and what employers need to consider.
FWC to tackle emotional impact of Enterprise Bargaining
The Fair Work Commission is addressing the emotional challenges faced by bargaining representatives in enterprise bargaining. A recent report highlights the complexities these intermediaries encounter and proposes six key recommendations to enhance their capabilities.
Outdated Onboarding? Fair Work Says Update Now
If you’re still providing pre-Fair Work information sheets to new employees, you may be in breach of current legislation. Learn about the requirement to issue the Fair Work Information Statement and how to stay compliant under the National Employment Standards.
Can Compassionate Leave Be Deducted From Personal Leave?
Can compassionate leave be taken from an employee’s personal leave balance? Here’s what the Fair Work Act says about compassionate leave entitlements.
Redeployment: Is the employee entitled to redundancy?
Can an employee refuse a redeployment offer and still receive redundancy pay? Learn what counts as reasonable redeployment under Australian law.
Messages of “love” amounted to conduct of a sexual nature and justified dismissal
A recent Fair Work Commission case confirms that even seemingly “friendly” messages can amount to conduct of a sexual nature justifying dismissal where power imbalances and unwelcome behaviour are involved.