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July 2020

FWC varies a JobKeeper enabling direction to an employee to reduce hours of work…but why? Employment
30 July, 2020

FWC varies a JobKeeper enabling direction to an employee to reduce hours of work…but why?

The answer – because the employer “overplayed its hand”. Allan Jones (no, not that one) was issued a JobKeeper enabling direction by his employer, Live Events Australia Pty Ltd (Live Events). Live Events is in the business of broadcasting live events, including sport. Mr Jones is employed on a full-time…
Victoria Caldwell
JobKeeper 2.0 – An extension of the JobKeeper payment, with some changes Employment
22 July, 2020

JobKeeper 2.0 – An extension of the JobKeeper payment, with some changes

  Modified JobKeeper payment The JobKeeper payment, which was originally due to expire on 27 September 2020, will now continue until 28 March 2021. From 28 September 2020, the payment rate of $1,500 per fortnight for eligible employees and business participants will be reduced as set out below. 28 September…
Victoria Caldwell
Security of Payments: retention trust accounts on $10 mill projects ConstructionSecurity of Payments
17 July, 2020

Security of Payments: retention trust accounts on $10 mill projects

The NSW Government is proposing to repeal the current 2008 regulations to the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW) replacing them with a new set of regulations: the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Regulation 2020. A key change is the requirement for head contractors…
Victoria Caldwell
Introduction of new law relating to serious defects and issuance of occupation certificates ConstructionDevelopmentProperty & Projects
2 July, 2020

Introduction of new law relating to serious defects and issuance of occupation certificates

Introduction The Residential Apartment Buildings (Compliance and Enforcement Powers) Act 2020 (NSW) (Act) was assented to on 10 June 2020 and will commence on 1 September 2020. The Act applies retrospectively and significantly impacts residential projects delivery, completion, developer cash flow and contractors risks. Developers (you) must note these changes…
Victoria Caldwell