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• Prepare for the 2026/27 Festive Season – extra PH for Boxing Day
  As we rapidly approach the finish line for 2026, and with the upcoming Festive period featuring an additional public holiday for Boxing Day for most … Continue reading “Prepare for the 2026/27 Festive Season – extra PH for Boxing Day”
• Government’s proposed non-compete legislation drafted
  The Albanese Government has taken a significant step towards restricting the use of non-compete (aka: restraint) clauses in employment contracts, releasing draft legislation designed to … Continue reading “Government’s proposed non-compete legislation drafted”
• AWARD ROUND-UP: Changes for Health Professionals, SCHADS + ‘Adult’ juniors in Retail
  Employers applying the Health Professionals and Support Services Award 2020, the Social, Community, Home Care & Disability Services Industry Award 2010, the General Retail Industry … Continue reading “AWARD ROUND-UP: Changes for Health Professionals, SCHADS + ‘Adult’ juniors in Retail”
• Avoidance of capacity assessment justified dismissal of “uncooperative” DSW
  The Fair Work Commission has upheld the dismissal of a Disability Support Worker (DSW) who had been fully cleared to resume duty following a short … Continue reading “Avoidance of capacity assessment justified dismissal of “uncooperative” DSW”
• Diagnosis doesn’t negate “bare minimum” respect for others: FWC
  In August, a senior member of the Fair Work Commission endorsed the sacking of a Services Australia employee who repeatedly demonstrated poor customer service and … Continue reading “Diagnosis doesn’t negate “bare minimum” respect for others: FWC”
• Succinct dismissal of bullying claim “devoid of merit”
  In September, an exasperated senior member of the Fair Work Commission dispensed with an employee’s application for an order to stop bullying by issuing one … Continue reading “Succinct dismissal of bullying claim “devoid of merit””