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A church worker sacked for obtaining a COVID-19 vaccination can pursue her unfair dismissal claim, after the Fair Work Commission ruled she was an employee.

The Federal Government’s JobKeeper wage subsidy has been a lifeline for thousands of Australian businesses which have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

When times are tough, it can be tempting to abandon incentive schemes and engagement activities for your employees and focus solely on survival. But it’s precisely times like these when having a motivated team is critical and your employees could do with a boost to keep morale high.

New online marketplace Spend With Us enables struggling small businesses in the bush to market their goods and services directly to city customers who want to support them through tough times.

With many families already working from home, school holidays looming and large-scale school closures, there is an increasing need for employers to consider how they can support employees juggling family and work commitments.

Managing revenue can be a challenge on your own ­– especially when the economy takes a turn for the worse. Here are five things every sole trader can do to protect their business and keep the wheels turning when times get tough.

For many businesses hit by mandatory shutdowns and declines in revenue, the government’s JobKeeper scheme has been a welcome lifeline. But with the scheme due to end on 27 September, what’s next for businesses that have been relying on JobKeeper payments to stay afloat?

We have compiled a list of key contacts you may find useful during this time.

Last updated 4:45pm 25 March 2020

Last updated 10:48am 8 January 2021