by Annie Cross | Jul 1, 2021 | Fair Work Compliance, Legal
High-Income Threshold to Increase The Fair Work Commission has recently announced the upcoming increase to the “high income threshold”. As of 1 July 2021, the threshold will be increased from $153,600 to $158,500. This increase will impact the maximum earnings an... 
by Annie Cross | Mar 31, 2021 | Human Resources, Workplace
With the Easter Holiday Period right around the corner, many employers are facing the challenge of understanding exactly what their obligations are to their employees over this period. To help navigate this challenge, we have put together a list of the common... 
by Annie Cross | Feb 3, 2021 | Fair Work Compliance, Professional Services
The Fair Work Commission has issued a determination to further extend the COVID-19 flexibility schedule within the Clerks – Private Sector Award 2020 [MA000002], and to make a number of changes to the “Working from Home” provisions contained within this schedule.... 
by Annie Cross | Jan 25, 2021 | Fair Work Compliance, Legal
Back in June last year the Fair Work Commission announced that the minimum wages under Modern Awards would increase by 1.75%. What’s different this year? However, unlike most years where the increases take effect on 1 July, this year would work slightly... 
by Annie Cross | Jul 14, 2020 | Coronavirus, Fair Work Compliance, Human Resources, Legal
The Fair Work Commission has announced the decision to extend the temporary Schedule “Award Flexibility During the COVID-19 Pandemic” in a number of modern awards due to the ongoing impact of COVID-19 on workplaces. This decision will affect the Schedules inserted... 