by Simon Obee | Nov 16, 2020 | Fair Work Compliance, NDIS Providers, Payroll
Certain pay rates in the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010 (“SCHADS Award”) increased from the first full pay period after 1 December 2019. The SCHADS Award is subject to an “Equal Remuneration Order” made...
by Alana Giddy | Sep 30, 2020 | Fair Work Compliance, Legal, Retail
A year on from the initial Evening Rate increase for the General Retail Industry Award 2010 [MA000004], another increase is due for Casual Employees as of 1 October 2020. What is changing? From 1 October 2020, a penalty payment of an additional 45% (inclusive...
by Hannah Gibson | Jul 7, 2020 | Fair Work Compliance, Industries, Legal, Retail
Employers within the Retail and Pharmacy industries should be aware of the following penalty rate changes that came into effect from 1 July 2020. The changes outlined below are the fourth round of penalty rate reductions that have been phased in as part of the Modern...
by Rhiannon Cosgrove | Jul 3, 2020 | Fair Work Compliance, Legal, Mining & Construction
The Fair Work Commission recently announced changes to the below three awards within the building and construction industry; Building and Construction General On-site Award 2010; Joinery and Building Trades Award 2010; Mobile Crane Hiring Award 2010. These...
by Mitchell Wheatley | Jul 1, 2020 | Legal, Mining & Construction, NEWS, Workplace
The Federal Court decision handed down on 21 May 2020, of WorkPac Pty Ltd v Rossato [2020] FCAFC 84 received a huge amount of – somewhat misleading – publicity regarding casual entitlements. Despite many commentators discussing the case under headlines...
by Rhiannon Cosgrove | Jun 4, 2020 | Fast Food, Legal, Workplace
Amendments to the Fast Food Award The Fair Work Commission recently announced temporary changes to the Fast Food Industry Award 2010 to allow for more flexibility for employers during COVID-19. The changes include new provisions for part-time employees and annual...