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Changes to the Fair Work Act 2009 and ATO guidelines effective August 26, 2024, require businesses to reassess contractor arrangements to ensure compliance and understand new employee definitions and superannuation entitlements.

Do you need to give employees a statement of service?

When an employer told an employee there was "no more work," it led to a Fair Work Commission ruling that the employee had been dismissed, despite the employer's claims to the contrary.

Which public holidays apply when employees occasionally work interstate – those applying back in their home state/territory or those in the interstate location? 

Tread carefully if you decide to demote an employee. If it involves a significant reduction in duties or remuneration, it may actually be a dismissal.

Employees with job titles that suggest management responsibility can still be covered by modern awards, if their actual duties are applicable.

The Fair Work Commission has ruled that three casual employees at TAFE NSW are eligible for an offer of permanent employment.

It's important to consider the relevant short-term and long-term needs of an organisation when selecting the appropriate form of employment for a particular role.