Since their commencement on 1 January 2010, all Modern Awards have had a standard clause 2.2 which allows employers to absorb monetary obligations imposed by the Modern Award into over award payments (Absorption Clause). This c...

Here, we provide an update on the case featured in Lessons Learned From Teacher Unfair Dismissal Claims  about an interesting decision involving a school religious education coordinator ("GM") who was suspended and stood down by...

In a decision that received relatively little media attention recently, the Fair Work Commission ("FWC") has made a significant ruling that will affect annual leave entitlements and how excessive annual leave accruals may be deal...

As another new financial year brings in more important changes and new rates apply from 1 July 2015. A snapshot of these changes is set out below.   1. Minimum wage increases The National Weekly Minimum Wage that applies to emp...

We are often told by employers that the practical effect of many decisions coming out of the Fair Work Commission ("Commission") can leave them scratching their heads and wondering what they can do to properly manage employees wit...

Building healthy and harmonious workplaces is something that all businesses are striving to create. However, a factor that can negatively impact on a harmonious workplace is inappropriate behaviour. For employers, understanding t...