In February of this year, nine out of ten Agreement approval applications will be subject to “triage” model. Practically,...
In February of this year, nine out of ten Agreement approval applications will be subject to “triage” model. Practically, this means that the applications will be sorted into groups or categories to streamline the approval process. This anticipated change was born from an independent review in May 2015 that found...
The Northern Territory Government is seeking comments from the public on a proposal to streamline the regulation of retail...
The Northern Territory Government is seeking comments from the public on a proposal to streamline the regulation of retail shop tenancies. The purpose of the Business Tenancies (Fair Dealings) Act (the Act) is to establish a regulatory framework that promotes greater certainty, fairness and clarity in the commercial relationship between...
As 2015 draws to an end and employers prepare to celebrate the Christmas season, it is worth revisiting a...
As 2015 draws to an end and employers prepare to celebrate the Christmas season, it is worth revisiting a case that has shed some light on what is inappropriate conduct at a work function. In this case, it was held that an employee had been unfairly dismissed despite his...
On the 27th November 2015, certain changes came into effect in respect of the Fair Work Act 2009 (“the...
On the 27th November 2015, certain changes came into effect in respect of the Fair Work Act 2009 (“the Act”) pursuant to the recent passing of Parliament of the Fair Work Amendment Bill 2014. The key changes to the Act which are of most relevance are as follows: Parental Leave changes: ...
The New South Wales Civil and Administrative Tribunal has allowed an ex-employee to proceed with a claim of discrimination,...
The New South Wales Civil and Administrative Tribunal has allowed an ex-employee to proceed with a claim of discrimination, after documents were obtained with enough evidence for the complainant to make a case. According to the employee, who worked for the Salvation Army as a store supervisor, she was unfairly suspended...
In this case update, the NRA Legal team reviews the recent Fair Work Commission decision on 16 November 2015...
In this case update, the NRA Legal team reviews the recent Fair Work Commission decision on 16 November 2015 of Sharon Bowker, Annette Coombe and Stephen Zwarts v DP World Melbourne Limited T/A DP World; Maritime Unions of Australia, The, Victorian Branch and Others FWC 7312. This decision...
Given the public holidays that are fast approaching, members are reminded of the following matters arising out of section...
Given the public holidays that are fast approaching, members are reminded of the following matters arising out of section 114 of the Fair Work Act 2009 when requesting employees to work on a public holiday: 1. An employee is entitled to be absent from work on a day or a...
Following a 12 month transition period, from 12 November 2016, a new law will protect small businesses from unfair...
Following a 12 month transition period, from 12 November 2016, a new law will protect small businesses from unfair terms in standard form contracts. The law will apply where the contract: is for the supply of goods or services or the sale or grant of an interest in land; at...
The National Retail Association (NRA) is today making its case to allow all shops in south east Queensland to...
The National Retail Association (NRA) is today making its case to allow all shops in south east Queensland to open from 7am to 9pm Monday to Saturday, during the first day of an anticipated three-week hearing in front of the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission (QIRC). If successful, the NRA’s bid,...
The recent case of Fair Work Ombudsman v F.L. Press Pty Ltd & Anor (No 2) FCCA 2967...
The recent case of Fair Work Ombudsman v F.L. Press Pty Ltd & Anor (No 2) FCCA 2967 (4 November 2015) serves as a timely reminder to employers to seek advice as to the appropriate classification of employees, and be mindful of what actions might be considered adverse...
The Retail Trading Amendment Bill 2015 (NSW) was introduced on the 11th of November and is the first major...
The Retail Trading Amendment Bill 2015 (NSW) was introduced on the 11th of November and is the first major reform of trading laws since 2008. The bill (which has passed but will come into effect on the date of assent) removes the restrictions on NSW businesses from operating on...
The Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) is a United Nations effort to internationally standardise...
The Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) is a United Nations effort to internationally standardise chemical classication, labelling and safety data sheets (SDS) in the workplace. The GHS uses a common set of pictograms, signal words and hazard warnings to universalise classifications. Australia adopted the third...
As a result of the Queensland Government’s “Improving Safety for Queenslanders at Work” Policy, Work Health and Safety laws...
As a result of the Queensland Government’s “Improving Safety for Queenslanders at Work” Policy, Work Health and Safety laws in Queensland have changed effective 22 October 2015. The amendments to the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 are as follows: WHS entry permit holders allowed to enter a workplace immediately...
According to the Fair Work Commission’s newly-released annual report, general protections claims involving termination of an employee has risen...
According to the Fair Work Commission’s newly-released annual report, general protections claims involving termination of an employee has risen by 17.5% in 2014-15. This increase is slightly down in comparison to the previous year. However, the number of claims grew to a total of 3382, with around one third...
An employer has been unable to successfully establish that they dismissed a client analyst as a result of poor...
An employer has been unable to successfully establish that they dismissed a client analyst as a result of poor performance. Employment of Mr Anderson with BNP was subject to a three month probationary period. Just days prior to his termination, Mr Anderson was confronted by his supervisor in earshot of...
The NRA recently made a submission to the Department of Employment in relation to the review that the Department...
The NRA recently made a submission to the Department of Employment in relation to the review that the Department is currently conducting into various aspects of the Fair Work Amendment Act 2013. Our submissions addressed various provisions that were incorporated within the Fair Work Act 2009 as a result of...