by Aahana Lakhia | Oct 8, 2018 | Fair Work Compliance, NEWS, Retail, Workplace
In this blog article, we discuss some changes to the General Retail Industry Award 2010 (‘the Retail Award’) that are coming up on 1 November 2018. The changes increase some penalty rates for casual employees. On 27 September 2018, the Fair Work Commission (‘FWC’)...
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 | Mar 26, 2018 | Cafe & Restaurant, Hospitality, Retail
Public Holiday periods often cause headaches for employers who feel the cost of unauthorised absenteeism, loss of productivity, misuse of sick leave, and confusion around public holiday entitlements. In this blog, we canvass some of the typical issues arising around...
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...
