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...
What is a genuine redundancy?

What is a genuine redundancy?

External and internal factors can force a business to reconsider its allocation of its resources. Quite often an operational change in a business also correlates with the termination of a large number of employees, as certain positions are no longer required within...
Can an employee access all their entitlements when stood down?

Can an employee access all their entitlements when stood down?

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...