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Award changes: wage-related allowances
The Fair Work Commission has issued a decision that changes the way wage-related allowances are calculated in 135 awards.
Extreme weather — who pays if employees can’t work?
This article explores payment obligations under modern awards and the Fair Work Act, offering guidance for employers during weather-related disruptions.
When is cashing out paid leave allowed?
Cashing out of annual leave in modern awards has prompted questions about cashing out other forms of leave, such as paid personal/carer’s leave and long service.
Changes: flexible work and unpaid parental leave
More than 100 awards will be varied to reflect changes to requests for flexible working arrangements and requests to extend unpaid parental leave.
Award changes: paid FDVL
More than 100 awards now include a model clause on paid family and domestic violence leave.
A rundown of key Industrial Relations changes
New industrial relations changes, including the controversial 'Right to Disconnect,' are now in effect. Learn how these changes could impact your business and what steps you can take to stay compliant.
Award changes: taking annual leave during a shutdown
The Fair Work Commission has issued a decision to insert a new plain English model clause in multiple modern awards on the subject of taking annual leave during shut downs.
Do employers have to provide employee meals?
Most awards require that employers provide meals or a meal allowance for employees who work overtime.
Employee quits during redundancy notice period
What happens if an employee resigns during a redundancy notice period? Would they still be entitled to a payout?
Night shift: what penalty applies on public holidays?
If a night shift begins on a public holiday but ends on a normal working day, should an employee be paid employee penalty rates?