by Simon Obee | May 14, 2021 | Legal, Workplace
As detailed in our previous article, the law has recently (significantly) changed regarding casual employment. We also recently held a webinar on the new laws for casual employees and what employers need to know. One of the most important new obligations... 
by Simon Obee | May 11, 2021 | Industries, Legal, NDIS Providers
The Fair Work Commission is currently undertaking a “4 yearly review” of modern awards. As part of the review, it has undertaken an analysis of the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010 (the SCHADS Award) and is proposing... 
by Simon Obee | Mar 25, 2021 | Fair Work Compliance, Legal
The Federal Government’s Fair Work Amendment (Supporting Australia’s Jobs and Economic Recovery) Bill 2020 (‘the Bill’) has now been passed by both houses of Parliament. The changes received royal assent on 27 March 2021 and are now law. However, the... 
by Simon Obee | Mar 24, 2021 | Fair Work Compliance, Legal
Calculating minimum annual salaries can be a complicated process for employees covered by modern awards. Why is this important? If employers wish to pay an “all in” salary to cover all entitlements that might arise, it is important the salary is set... 
by Simon Obee | Mar 15, 2021 | Fair Work Compliance, Professional Services, Workplace
In brief A recent decision of the Federal Circuit Court has found a group of wealth advisers, some of whom earned close to a million dollars per year were covered by the Banking, Finance & Insurance Award 2020 and were underpaid by their employer due to having... 