Case Summary – WorkPac Pty Ltd v Rossato [2020] FCAFC 84

Case Summary – WorkPac Pty Ltd v Rossato [2020] FCAFC 84

by | May 29, 2020

Background facts In WorkPac Pty Ltd v Rossato [2020] FCAFC 84, Robert Rossato (Mr Rossato) was an employee of WorkPac Pty Ltd (WorkPac) from 28 July 2014 until 9 April 2018. Over that period, six consecutive contracts of employment were executed between Mr Rossato and...
Can an employee access all their entitlements when stood down?

Can an employee access all their entitlements when stood down?

by | May 27, 2020

Regulations introduced by State and Federal governments during the COVID-19 health crisis have resulted in many businesses ceasing to trade. Consequently, employees have been stood down without pay by their employers if they cannot usefully be employed because of a...
Thinking about standing down your employees?

Thinking about standing down your employees?

by | May 27, 2020

The economic impacts triggered by the COVID-19 health crisis have had a devastating impact on businesses. Some of the regulations introduced by the federal and state government to contain COVID-19 have stifled economic activity and prevented many businesses from...
Will you end up paying double for casual employees?

Will you end up paying double for casual employees?

by | May 22, 2020

An important decision about casual employees was published this week, and it’s making everyone think twice about their casual employees. If you’re not careful, you will also end up paying double – first 25% casual loading, then statutory...
How does redundancy work for a small business?

How does redundancy work for a small business?

by | Apr 30, 2020

Many SME business owners will need to consider ‘restructuring’ their operations over the coming months. The roles performed by different employees will necessarily come under the microscope – and some roles will need to go. Restructuring and...