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We have a very comfortable virtual couch at Justitia, which is where we have our best discussions. This is what we’re talking about at the moment.
Key changes for part-time employees with respect to personal/carer’s leave
The decision of Mondelez Australia Pty Ltd v AMWU [2019] FCAFC 138 considered the method of employees accruing and taking paid personal/carer’s leave in accordance with the National Employment Standards in the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth). The decision has changed the way in which paid personal/carer’s leave is accrued and taken. This decision has […]
All in? Updates to rules for annualised wage arrangements
What is an annualised wage arrangement? Some modern awards contain provisions for an annualised wage arrangement. An annualised wage arrangement is a mechanism by which an employer pays an annualised wage to an award employee that is equal or superior to the entitlements required by the modern award. This allows for payment of a higher […]
Looming election and Labor’s IR Policy Platform
With a Federal Election due to be held by May 2019, industrial relations is already shaping up as a key battleground for the major political parties. The Australian Labor Party (Labor) has announced several policies relating to employment and industrial relations in their 2018 draft National Policy Platform. In the event Labor are elected, the […]
What you need to know about the Victorian Long Service Leave Act 2018
On 1 November 2018, some changes to the long service leave (LSL) provisions in Victoria will apply when the Long Service Leave Act 2018 (Vic) (the 2018 Act) comes into effect, replacing the Long Service Leave Act 1992 (Vic) (the 1992 Act). The changes are designed to provide greater flexibility in how long service leave […]
