Tag: Fair Work Commission

Zombie agreements damage competition

The Fair Work Commission noted it was a “disgrace” that an agreement that has been running for 20 years beyond its nominal expiry date and noted that its lack of penalty rates...

Case review: is a text a notice?

A recent case before the full bench of the Fair Work Commission has confirmed that providing notice is about providing the information, not about ensuring the employee understood the information provided. This...

National Wage Case 2021 and its implications

By Australasian Convenience and Petroleum Marketers Association Executive Manager Employment and Training Elisha Radwanowski. The Fair Work Commission (FWC) undertakes the National Wage Case each year to determine if, and to what level...

Minimum wage ruling a ‘mixed bag’ for retailers

The Fair Work Commission’s (FWC) wage review has determined a 2.5% increase to the minimum wage. The increase to the minimum wage will take effect from 1 July, with a delayed commencement date...

Retail Award offers small businesses much-needed flexibility

The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell has welcomed an agreement between the SDA and Master Grocers Australia to make improvements to the Retail Award, which will help small...

Fair Work COVID-19 response

Media Release 23 March, 2020 UPDATE: Fair Work Commission COVID-19 response The Fair Work Commission is taking all possible steps to ensure continued service provision to employees, employers and their representatives during the COVID-19...

FWC awards three per cent rise in annual wage review

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has awarded an increase of three per cent (3.0%) in the minimum and award wages. The change will take effect on the first full pay period on or...

New domestic violence factsheet for SMEs

Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell has released a new factsheet on domestic violence for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The release coincided with White Ribbon Day last Friday. White Ribbon...
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