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Latest News
- FWC commences review into part-time employment provisions in Modern AwardsLate in July, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) flagged the commencement of a review of part-time employment provisions in certain modern awards, a matter initiated … Continue reading “FWC commences review into part-time employment provisions in Modern Awards”
- Right to Disconnect extends to small businesses from 26 AugustFrom 26 August 2025, the ‘Right to Disconnect’ will be available to employees of small business employers, being employers with less than 15 employees, on … Continue reading “Right to Disconnect extends to small businesses from 26 August”
- FWO launches multi-year inquiry into Disability Support Services SectorThe Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) has initiated what proposes to be a comprehensive examination of the Disability Support Services Sector, in a bid to better … Continue reading “FWO launches multi-year inquiry into Disability Support Services Sector”
- Albanese Government introduces penalty rates Bill; Greens push for 4-day work weekOn 24 July 2025, the Government presented to Parliament its proposed legislation to protect penalty and overtime rates in Modern Awards to counteract employer-driven applications … Continue reading “Albanese Government introduces penalty rates Bill; Greens push for 4-day work week”
- Drowsy poultry worker roasted for refusal to submit to drug testThe Fair Work Commission has upheld the termination of a poultry worker who refused to undertake a drug test after he fell so deeply asleep … Continue reading “Drowsy poultry worker roasted for refusal to submit to drug test”
- Disputes over Flexible Working Arrangements producing mixed bag of resultsAs more businesses scale-back work-from-home (WFH) initiatives triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic and more employees find themselves being required to attend the workplace regularly, requests … Continue reading “Disputes over Flexible Working Arrangements producing mixed bag of results”