The JobKeeper program will be reviewed next month to adjust for anomalies, misuse, and potential adjustment of its finish date, the Prime Minister has confirmed. Also in this article, the FWO slams big businesses' non-compliance with the FW Act; further changes to EA regulations; and more.
The Fair Work Commission has ruled it does have jurisdiction to deal with JobKeeper underpayment disputes, in rejecting an attempt by Qantas to throw out an employee's claim.
The different approaches employers are taking to reduce their staffing costs carry varying degrees of risk, but all can be minimised with effective communication, according to an employment law expert.
Employees might be unlikely to dispute stand-down directions at the moment, but a large number of claims and legal challenges are set to emerge when the market recovers, a lawyer warns.
The JobKeeper subsidy is a positive move for employers and employees alike, but there are some issues in how it will be executed and its implications for the labour market, an expert says.
The Fair Work Commission has shown it is open to varying award conditions to help employers retain workers despite drastically reduced business conditions.
The coronavirus pandemic is posing many completely new HR challenges for employers. In this webcast, HR Law practice group leader Kristin Duff answers employers' most pressing questions about their responsibilities and obligations.
The coronavirus pandemic is posing many completely new HR challenges for employers. In this webcast, HR Law practice group leader Kristin Duff answers employers' most pressing questions about their responsibilities and obligations.
General protections claims are the fastest-growing category of applications in the Fair Work Commission, with reforms now underway to stem the tide. This webinar will discuss important developments in both procedural issues and case law.
