Archive for July 2022
Amendments to the Fast Food Industry Award to take effect from 28 July 2022
Upon commencement of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (Act), the Fair Work Commission (Commission) was directed to undertake a 4-yearly review of all modern awards to ensure that they were meeting the objectives of the awards, respectively. In particular, the Fast Food Industry Award 2010 (Fast Food Award) has been under the microscope in…
Read MoreSushi restaurant penalised for ‘serious contraventions’ of workplace laws
In the recent decision of Fair Work Ombudsman v Delishesco Pty Ltd,[1] the Federal Circuit and Family Court has handed a Brisbane restaurant over $355,000 in penalties for ‘serious contraventions’ of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (Fair Work Act). This is among the highest overall amounts of penalties secured by the Fair Work Ombudsman…
Read MoreWhen disaster strikes: What entitlements do my employees have during the floods?
When disaster strikes and business is suspended or employees can’t get to work, multiple employment entitlements are impacted. In this article, we wrap up some of the most frequently asked questions and examine what, exactly, employees are entitled to in the face of a natural disaster. Can I stand down my employees? One of…
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