Get a binding agreement before withdrawing from the FWC!

Get a binding agreement before withdrawing from the FWC!

In the Fair Work Commission matter of Sergio Texeira v ADADN Group [2020] FWC 3147 (17 June 2020) it was found that the Fair Work Commission may not have the power to revoke or set aside a notice of discontinuance filed by the Applicant in an exchange for an agreement...
Get a binding agreement before withdrawing from the FWC!

Deregistered employer was still liable for unfair dismissal

In the recent decision of Yuening Fan v Integrated Pest Management Systems (Canberra) Pty Ltd [2020] FWC 2957 (11 June 2020) the Fair Work Commission confirmed that an employee can make an unfair dismissal application against a deregistered company. The Facts The...
When can casuals claim annual leave

When can casuals claim annual leave

If you are one of the multitude of casual workers in Australia who are rostered in advance and have regular shifts, the Federal Circuit Court has just ruled you could be entitled to annual leave, sick leave and other entitlements. The decision The decision of WorkPac...
Working out if I’ve been underpaid

Working out if I’ve been underpaid

Most employers do the right thing and pay their employees the prescribed rates of pay under the Fair Work Commission Modern Awards or the National Minimum Wage. A small minority do not, and if you’re employed by one of these then you are missing out on what is...

How are casual employment contracts different?

A casual employment contract is fundamentally different to either a permanent or fixed term arrangement. Very few employers, or employees, have taken the time to fully understand the consequences of casual employment. What does it mean to be a casual employee? Casual...