Prepare for the 2026/27 Festive Season – extra PH for Boxing Day
As we rapidly approach the finish line for 2026, and with the upcoming Festive period featuring an additional public holiday for Boxing Day for most of Australia, now is the time for employers to refresh on obligations to staff, whether you are preparing for your peak period or lucky enough to be planning some down time.
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The Albanese Government has taken a significant step towards restricting the use of non-compete (aka: restraint) clauses in employment contracts, releasing draft legislation designed to “spur new business entry and competition”.
Continue reading “Government’s proposed non-compete legislation drafted”AWARD ROUND-UP: Changes for Health Professionals, SCHADS + ‘Adult’ juniors in Retail
Employers applying the Health Professionals and Support Services Award 2020, the Social, Community, Home Care & Disability Services Industry Award 2010, the General Retail Industry Award 2020 or the Fast Food Industry Award 2020 are reminded that significant changes to these instruments are either already in force as of 1 October, or on the horizon from 1 December 2026.
Continue reading “AWARD ROUND-UP: Changes for Health Professionals, SCHADS + ‘Adult’ juniors in Retail”Avoidance of capacity assessment justified dismissal of “uncooperative” DSW
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Diagnosis doesn’t negate “bare minimum” respect for others: FWC
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Succinct dismissal of bullying claim “devoid of merit”
In September, an exasperated senior member of the Fair Work Commission dispensed with an employee’s application for an order to stop bullying by issuing one of the shortest decisions on record, noting not only that the application lacked merit but sought a remedy the Commission was not empowered to award.
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The Commonwealth Government has announced a $630 million funding package to assist charities and not-for-profit organisations meet increased wage costs arising from recent Fair Work Commission decisions addressing gender-based undervaluation in female-dominated industries.
Can an Employee Withdraw Their Resignation? Fair Work Commission Considers Disputed Resignation
An employee who resigns during an argument with their employer may subsequently regret their decision and attempt to withdraw their resignation. But is an employer required to accept that withdrawal?
Organisational Change and Forced Resignation: When Does a Resignation Become a Dismissal?
A recent Fair Work Commission decision provides useful guidance for employers undertaking organisational or governance changes where an employee subsequently claims they were forced to resign.
Workplace fight and failure to disengage justified dismissal
A Fair Work Commission decision has reinforced that fighting connected with work can provide a valid reason for dismissal, even where another person initiates the aggression.
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