Compulsory Screening for NDIS Workers

Compulsory Screening for NDIS Workers

by | May 26, 2021 | NDIS Providers

The National Disability Insurance Agency (‘NDIA’), which administers the National Disability Insurance Scheme (‘NDIS’) has recently introduced a new requirement for certain NDIS Workers to undergo screening. The new requirement means that from 1 February 2021, workers...
New Law Introduced To Prevent Casual Employees Double-Dipping: What You Need To Do Now

New Law Introduced To Prevent Casual Employees Double-Dipping: What You Need To Do Now

by | Dec 19, 2018 | Cafe & Restaurant, Fair Work Compliance, Fast Food, Hospitality, Legal, Mining & Construction, NDIS Providers, Professional Services, Retail

On 18 December 2018 the Government varied the Fair Work Regulations 2009 to allow employers, in certain circumstances, to offset the casual loading paid to an employee against certain entitlements that may otherwise be owed to the employee if they are found in the...
Casual Employment In The Spotlight: Casual Found To Be Permanent & Casual Conversion Clauses in Modern Awards

Casual Employment In The Spotlight: Casual Found To Be Permanent & Casual Conversion Clauses in Modern Awards

by | Sep 26, 2018 | Cafe & Restaurant, Fair Work Compliance, Fast Food, Franchise, Hospitality, Legal, Mining & Construction, NDIS Providers, 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...