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EmploymentHRLaw
8 May, 2020

What JobKeeper disputes can the FWC can deal with?

Today, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) has ruled that it has jurisdiction to deal with a dispute about an employer’s practices in respect of the wage condition and minimum payment guarantee obligations that arise under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act) from the JobKeeper scheme. The FWC determined…
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EmploymentHRLaw
6 May, 2020

Variation to redundancy pay during COVID-19

Two recent Fair Work Commission (FWC) decisions provide guidance to employers about the approach to varying redundancy pay during the time of COVID-19. The key takeaways are: the FWC may encourage you to consider alternatives to the termination; the onus is on the employer to establish that it cannot pay…
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EmploymentHRLaw
5 May, 2020

Downloading COVIDSafe…a note to employers

As restrictions around our mobility start to ease, we will likely see more and more employees return to the workplace. At the same time, the Federal Government is encouraging us all to download the tracing application “COVIDSafe”. While it may seem logical that employers have their employees download “COVIDSafe” as…
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EmploymentHRLaw
27 April, 2020

JobKeeper FAQs: eligibility and payments

Vincent Young has compiled a list of FAQs to help employers understand the JobKeeper scheme.     If you would like to discuss this further and the implications for your business please contact our Employment + Workplace Relations Partner, Erin Lynch. Erin Lynch, Partner M +61 477 330 202 E erin.lynch@vincentyoung.com.au The contents…
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EmploymentHRLaw
27 April, 2020

JobKeeper FAQs: directions and agreements

Vincent Young has compiled a list of FAQs to help employers who qualify for the JobKeeper scheme. NOTE: The ability to provide these directions and reach these agreements comes from the temporary changes to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) and applies only where the employer qualifies for the JobKeeper…
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ContractsDevelopmentLaw
22 April, 2020

COVID-19 UPDATE: Construction sites permitted to operate on weekends + public holidays

Two Ministerial Orders have been released in relation to the operation of construction sites under the Environmental Planning and Assessment (COVID-19 Development – Construction Work Days) Order 2020 and the Environmental Planning and Assessment (COVID-19 Development – Infrastructure Construction Work Days) Order 2020 (collectively, Orders). Under both Orders, construction sites…
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AdjudicationContractsLawSecurity of Payments
17 April, 2020

Galaxy Developments Pty Ltd v Civil Contractors (Aust) Pty Ltd t/a CCA Winslow & Ors [2020] QSC 51 (Galaxy Developments Case)

The recent decision of the Queensland Supreme Court in Galaxy Developments Pty Ltd v Civil Contractors (Aust) Pty Ltd t/a CCA Winslow & Ors QSC 51 (Galaxy Developments) examined whether an adjudication determination delivered outside the time period prescribed under the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017 (Qld)…
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LawProperty
27 March, 2020

COVID-19 Emergency Lease Legislation

The COVID-19 Legislation Amendment (Emergency Measures) Act 2020 (NSW) (‘COVID Act') was assented to and became effective as at 25 March 2020. The COVID Act was introduced by the NSW Parliament to address the public health emergency impacts caused by COVID-19 in New South Wales. The measures introduced by the COVID…
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EmploymentHR
13 March, 2020

Stay or leave: a guide to coronavirus for employers

The employment law team has been assisting clients in traversing the issues that every employer will likely encounter following the outbreak of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and has developed a quick reference guide. The issues are varied and, in some instances, complex. We encourage you to seek assistance early to avoid…
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“Poisonous employee” wins claim of adverse action
EmploymentHRLaw
27 September, 2019

“Poisonous employee” wins claim of adverse action

This recent Federal Circuit Court decision reminds us of the need for employers to ensure that redundancies are implemented on the basis of genuine operational reasons. A decision to terminate an employee’s employment or disestablish an employee’s position where there is a lack of evidence around the operational reasons for…
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EmploymentHR
18 September, 2019

Are you next?: the implications of underpaying staff

The recent headlines involving celebrity chef George Calombaris and the MADE Group of Restaurants serves as a warning to employers about workplace compliance and the consequences of getting it wrong. Fair Work Ombudsman Sandra Parker says “the Fair Work Ombudsman is cracking down on underpayments in the Fast Food, Restaurant…
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LawProperty
2 September, 2019

Changes to legislation for off-the-plan sales

The Conveyancing (Legislation) Amendment Act 2018 (Act) was passed by Parliament on 13 November 2018. It deals with aspects of electronic land transactions and off-the-plan sale contracts for residential property. The sections of the Act dealing with electronic land transactions took effect on assent being 22 November 2018. The sections…
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ContractsEmploymentHRLaw
7 August, 2019

Employee or contractor – which one is it?

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has once again confirmed that parties cannot alter the true nature of a relationship by putting a different label on it. “It would be hard to find a clearer case where the indicia were so strong as suggesting this to be an employment relationship and…
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