2025 has seen a slew of Fair Work Commission (Commission) decisions considering applications for extension of time, in circumstances where applicants have missed the statutory deadline for filing their unfair dismissal, general protections or unlawful termination claims. Successfully challenging an application that has been filed late is one way for an employer to dispense with
Bronwyn Hammond
No Loopholes Here: The ‘Closing Loopholes’ Bill Explained
The third tranche of the Federal Government’s industrial relations reforms was introduced to Parliament on 4 September 2023 to make good on a number of reforms foreshadowed in the most recent Federal election and at the 2022 Jobs and Skills Summit.
After a year of significant development in the employment and industrial relations space, the…
Temporary variations to the Hospitality and Clerks modern awards in response to the COVID-19 pandemic
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has acted on applications made by employer associations and unions by varying a number of awards to introduce temporary flexibility provisions in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and the associated public health orders. These important measures aim to provide employers with the flexibility to resource their businesses appropriately in the current climate whilst maintaining compliance with the applicable modern award, allowing them to continue active operations and retain employees.