JobKeeper eligibility criteria softened
The Federal Government is injecting an extra $15.6 million into the JobKeeper scheme, reversing some of the tightened eligibility rules announced as part of 'JobKeeper 2.0'. » more »
Industrial relations, disputes & unions (357 items)
Paid pandemic leave adds financial and administrative strain
A Fair Work Commission full bench decision to vary three health sector modern awards to include paid pandemic leave "has come completely out of left field", says a workplace lawyer. » more »
Dismissal claim gets green light after COVID salary cut; Updated JobKeeper direction "fair"; and more
A senior manager's unfair dismissal claim can proceed after a COVID-19 salary reduction put her below the high-income threshold, the Fair Work Commission has ruled. Also in this article: amended JobKeeper directions prioritise full-time workers; in-house labour hire EAs blocked; and more. » more »
FWO shifts enforcement and compliance approach in light of COVID-19
The Fair Work Ombudsman will now approach compliance and enforcement with greater flexibility as a result of "dramatically changed economic conditions" caused by the coronavirus. » more »
JobKeeper "design flaws" about to bite
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 »
High Court harassment response; New IR bill; and more
The High Court has updated and publicised its s-xual harassment policies in the wake of findings against a former judge. Also in this article, Western Australia's new IR bill; an employee retrenched at the height of COVID-19 who saw her employer advertising jobs weeks later can claim unfair dismissal; and more. » more »
ABC backpaying $12m; Employsure denies misrepresentation; Minimum wage ruling; and more
The ABC is backpaying $12 million plus a $600k contrition payment after underpaying nearly 2,000 employees. Also in this article, ACCC allegations against a workplace advisor; minimum wages rise; and more. » more »
'Framework agreements' could end EA and bargaining woes
With IR reform discussions now underway, a workplace lawyer has called for a "reawakening" of some older practices as an alternative to simplifying modern awards. » more »
IR working groups have "tantalising opportunity" for change
The industrial relations reform agenda outlined by the Federal Government "offers a lot of promise" if its unprecedented approach actually delivers outcomes, says a workplace lawyer. » more »
Five IR areas targeted with one priority: "make jobs"
The Prime Minister has announced a new committee to address five specific industrial relations areas to help create more employment. » more »
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