Amendments to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth): Workplace flexibility for JobKeeper employers in response to COVID-19 pandemic

By David Cross, Shannon Walker and Norah Chafardet on April 13, 2020 Posted in Australia, Coronavirus

On 8 April 2020, the Commonwealth Parliament passed amendments to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act) to assist employers who qualify for the JobKeeper scheme to deal with the economic impact of the Coronavirus.… Continue reading

Temporary variations to the Hospitality and Clerks modern awards in response to the COVID-19 pandemic

By David Cross, Martin Osborne, Bronwyn Hammond and Norah Chafardet on March 31, 2020 Posted in Australia, Coronavirus

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 … Continue reading

Workplace bullying complaints to be heard by the Fair Work Commission

By guestauthor on April 12, 2013 Posted in Australia

The Federal Government has introduced a proposed Bill to amend the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act) to allow employees who believe they have been subjected to workplace bullying to have their grievance heard in the Fair Work Commission (the FWC), a move that may potentially lead to an influx of new workplace litigation. … Continue reading