To be or not to be casual: Proposed changes to casual employment
The recent case of WorkPac v Rossato (“Rossato”) has amplified uncertainty around the definition of casual employment, pending an upcoming High Court appeal. The Fair Work [...]
2020 Employment Law Wrap-Up
2020 is sure to be remembered as the year where the only certainty was uncertainty. COVID-19 and related challenges have changed countless industries, and prompted sweeping employment [...]
“Rapacious” underpayment claims succeed
Despite characterising the claims as “rapacious”, the Federal Circuit Court has awarded over $1.3 million to a group of former Macquarie Bank wealth advisors for unpaid entitlements. [...]
JobKeeper Update: What’s changing from 28 September 2020?
By now, many businesses will be preparing for reduced JobKeeper payments which start from 28 September 2020. [...]
No Signed Employment Contract: An Expensive Mistake
A signed employment contract is often the bedrock of good risk management. For me, it’s as important [...]
JobKeeper 2.0: What’s changing?
COVID-19 has proved to be a stubborn thorn in the side of Australia’s economic recovery. Thus, it [...]
JobKeeper enabling stand down: the burden of reduced hours must be fair
The introduction of JobKeeper was accompanied by changes to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (“FW Act”) [...]
Independent Contractor Relationships: “An Area Replete With Traps For The Unwary”
The use of independent contractors instead of employees may seem an attractive alternative for some businesses during [...]
Jobkeeper enabling direction: you can’t treat all employees the same
Many of the new powers that employers have under the jobkeeper amendments to the Fair Work Act [...]
Exciting Announcements for WestmoreJacobs®
Promotion to Associate: Katherine Stewart We are excited to announce that Katherine has received a well-deserved promotion to Associate. Katherine has been with WestmoreJacobs® for over two [...]
Uncertain Times: 1.75% Staggered Wage Increase
On 19 June 2020, the Annual Wage Review 2019-2020 decision was handed down by the Fair Work Commission. This decision followed the review of the national minimum [...]
The Pitfalls of JobKeeper and COVID-19 Work Practices
The Pitfalls of JobKeeper and COVID-19 Work Practices The JobKeeper scheme is an ambitious lifeline to employers, codified in legislation less than two weeks after its initial [...]