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In response to the COVID-19 crisis, the ACCC has announced that it is 'highly conscious' of the impact of COVID-19 on Australian consumers and businesses, and has made a substantial...
In an interesting decision, Justice Steward in the Federal Court of Australia has considered whether the workplace right to make an inquiry in relation to employment under the general protections...
Does 'handover' time constitute part of an employee's working hours? Can an unpaid meal break be split into blocks over a shift? When is 'voluntary' overtime truly voluntary? A Full...
While delays in project progress and completion are common in the construction industry, the circumstances leading to the delay can rarely be foreseen at time of commencement.
Since the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that COVID-19 is a pandemic, workplaces within Australia and globally have had to vastly adapt their way of working.
For those working from home during COVID-19, adjusting to a new work environment can be a challenge - especially if you are sharing your workspace with family.
Last week, JobKeeper was enshrined in legislation. Our most recent update looked at the changes to the Fair Work Act 2009 which were made to achieve this. However, much of...
In our previous update regarding the announcement of JobKeeper, we noted that without legislative change it would still be necessary for employees to agree to measures to support JobKeeper, such...
A Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission yesterday varied 103 modern awards to include a new 'Schedule X - Additional measures during the COVID-19 pandemic', introducing an entitlement for...
The Code will apply to tenants that are eligible for the Commonwealth Government's JobKeeper program with an annual turnover of up to $50 million. In the case of retail corporate...
Is an employee entitled to carer's leave if their child's school or childcare centre closes due to COVID-19? The development of the COVID-19 pandemic has seen increasing restrictions imposed on...
This afternoon, National Cabinet has provided further detail on mandatory rent relief for commercial tenancies.
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