Encouraging employees to take a break before September is vital to maintaining employee performance through the remainder of 2020 and reducing the PTSD-like impact of the pandemic, an advisor says. » more »
An employer "overplayed its hand" when issuing a JobKeeper-enabling direction that reduced an employee's hours by 40%, the Fair Work Commission has ruled. » more »
The High Court has begun hearing an appeal over how much personal leave employees working non-standard shifts are entitled to. Also in this article: a roundup of dismissal rulings and JobKeeper disputes; extensions to COVID-19 award changes; and more. » more »
The Fair Work Commission has rejected arguments that an employer's JobKeeper-enabling direction was unreasonable because it disproportionately affected permanent workers. It also required some casuals receiving JobKeeper to work more hours. » more »
The Federal Government rightly prioritised speed over perfection in rolling out pandemic business supports, but design flaws could "bite" in the coming months if they don't get urgent attention, according to a new thinktank report. » more »
The Fair Work Commission is handling increasing numbers of redundancy disputes, and this round-up includes a failure to consult, applications to reduce entitlements, and a claim that redundancy was actually adverse action. » more »
Redeployment is the very important "third limb" of the genuine redundancy test and employers need to show they have considered all viable options even in the current climate, says a workplace lawyer. » more »
Redundancy challenges are rising sharply in the wake of COVID-19. This webinar discusses new redundancy rulings and their implications; applications to reduce redundancy entitlements; restructuring best practices in light of COVID-19; and specific considerations ahead of the JobKeeper subsidy ending. » more »
The Fair Work Commission has rejected a director's dispute over his hours and pay being reduced to the JobKeeper minimum, in light of the employer's significant cash flow challenges. » more »
New research shows it would be a mistake for employers to return to business as usual instead of maintaining their workplace flexibility. Also in this article: the Federal Circuit Court has rejected an injured worker's adverse action claim; new rulings on standdowns, JobKeeper disputes and more; and fewer employees are coming out at work. » more »
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