by JFM Team | 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...
by JFM Team | Jan 24, 2020
Flexible working arrangements have been a source of discontent in some workplaces since the introduction of the Fair Work Act in 2009. At issue have been the extension of flexibility for family reasons to fathers as well as mothers, and possible disruptions to the...
by JFM Team | Jul 24, 2019
With the ever-changing terrain surrounding Australian businesses and their specific industries, employers and employees should be aware of recent Employment Law updates that have been made effective in the new financial year. These changes include increased salary...
by JFM Team | Jul 3, 2019
Get help understanding the banking and finance award system, how the high income threshold can affect you, and whether a redundancy is legitimate. Are you covered by an award? Modern awards have been imposed by the Fair Work Commission and are present to ensure an...
by JFM Team | Jun 8, 2019
Under the National Employment Standards (NES), full-time and part-time employees are entitled to take work leave for a number of different reasons. Annual leave Annual leave, also commonly referred to as ‘holiday pay’, allows workers to take time off while being paid....
by JFM Team | Jul 11, 2018
What is a costs order? The Fair Work Commission has the power, in certain circumstances, to order a party to pay the legal costs for the other party. The power to do this comes from the Fair Work Commission issuing a ‘costs order’. When does the Fair Work Commission...
