The Fair Work Ombudsman has sent a reminder that the new Closing Loopholes workplace laws start today, 26 August 2024. If any of these apply to you, click the link: – Casuals – Right to...
Minimum Wage Increase and other Super Changes – 1 July 2022 Minimum Wage Increase As of 1 July 2022, the National Minimum Wage increased by $40 per week (or 5.2%) to $812.60 per week or $21.38 per...
In a Bind to Get Out of a Bind – The Importance of Binding Death Benefit Nominations There is no time like now to be reminded that you cannot leave your Superannuation death benefits to chance...
Stand Clear – Doors Are Closing on Out of Hours Conduct Not often do we hear of out of hours conduct that allows an employer to dismiss an employee without being liable for unfair dismissal, but...
STRATA LAW – Off the Plan Doesn’t Go To Plan Retail Unit Manifestly different from Plan Many investors buy “off the plan”. It can be a good way to get in early, but what if it doesn’t...
Employers Can Mandate Vaccinations. Can they require COVID-19 Vaccination? Probably! In March, we asked whether employers can require their staff to obtain a Covid-19 vaccination. Back then...
Casuals lose Annual Leave Windfall The Government and the High Court have confirmed that casual employees cannot double dip on annual leave loadings. Casuals are paid a casual loading of...