by Shane Duffy | Sep 26, 2018 | Cafe & Restaurant, Disability & Aged Care, Fair Work Compliance, Fast Food, Franchise, Hospitality, Legal, Mining & Construction, NEWS, Professional Services, Retail, Services, Workplace
There is increased confusion and widespread concern amongst employers around the legitimacy of many casual employment arrangements following the decision of Workpac v Skene in the Full Court of the Federal Court last month. The Facts: WorkPac Pty Ltd v Skene On the...
by Shane Duffy | Jun 1, 2018 | Cafe & Restaurant, Disability & Aged Care, Fair Work Compliance, Fast Food, Hospitality, Retail, Workplace
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) confirmed today that minimum wages will increase by 3.5% from 1st July 2018. This decision impacts employers and employees under Awards and Agreements that are linked to the minimum wage decision. Impact on Award & Agreement Rates...
by Jane Murray | Feb 23, 2018 | Cafe & Restaurant, Fast Food, Hospitality, Human Resources, Legal, Retail
Businesses engage “casual” employees for a variety of reasons. Hiring casuals can provide flexibility for businesses who are looking to hire a more flexible workforce. Often, casuals are engaged as an interim measure to staff a particularly busy period such as...
by Shane Duffy | Nov 30, 2017 | Cafe & Restaurant, Disability & Aged Care, Fair Work Compliance, Fast Food, Hospitality, Retail
On the 24th November 2017, the Fair Work Commission handed down its latest draft decision as part of the Modern Award review process impacting employers and employees across hospitality, licensed clubs, cafes and restaurants, social and disability sector, retail, fast...
by Shane Duffy | Sep 10, 2017 | Fair Work Compliance, Fast Food, Franchise, Legal
In legislation passed by the Senate last week, employers will potentially face a ten-fold increase in penalties should they be found to engage in deliberate and systematic breaches of employment law. Fair Work Amendment (Protecting Vulnerable Workers) Bill 2017 The...
by Alana Giddy | Jun 9, 2017 | Cafe & Restaurant, Fair Work Compliance, Fast Food, Hospitality, Retail, Workplace
From 1 July 2017, employers who pay workers covered by a Modern Award or the national minimum wage must increase their pay by 3.3%. The increase comes a day after the Commission finally released details on how changes to penalty rates will be phased in. Employers...
