The Situation: The Federal Government has published its highly anticipated reform package to Australia's industrial relations ("IR") framework. While less ambitious than some had expected, the Fair Work Amendment (Supporting...more
The Situation: The Australian Federal Government has extended the JobKeeper Payment Scheme ("Scheme") with modifications for an additional six months, until 28 March 2021. The fortnightly flat rate subsidy of $1500 per...more
The Situation: It is relatively uncommon in Australia for workers or employees to bring class actions against their employers in which they allege sham contracting arrangements.
The Development: Four class actions, which...more
MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR -
In this edition of the Update, we comment on the Labour Hire Licensing Act 2017 (Qld), which was recently implemented in Queensland and obliges labour hire providers to be licensed...more
MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR -
In this edition of the Update, we report on the exposure draft of the Treasury Laws Amendment (Taxation and Superannuation Guarantee Integrity Measures) Bill 2018. We then consider a decision of...more
2/7/2018
/ Australia ,
Back Pay ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Fair Work Act ,
Fair Work Commission ,
Fast-Food Industry ,
High Court of Australia ,
International Labor Laws ,
Internships ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Superannuation ,
Superfund ,
Underpayment ,
Union Representatives ,
Unions ,
Wage and Hour
MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR -
In this edition of the Update, we discuss two significant developments that are likely to have far-reaching impacts for employers and employees across Australia. First, we discuss the proposed...more
3/21/2017
/ Australia ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Fair Work Act ,
Fair Work Commission ,
Fast-Food Industry ,
Franchisee ,
Franchisors ,
Hospitality Industry ,
International Labor Laws ,
Penalties ,
Pharmacies ,
Restaurant Industry ,
Retail Workers ,
Unpaid Overtime ,
Wage and Hour