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How To Effectively Set Off Entitlements: IFAs, Common Law Set-Off and Annualised Wages
The recent high-profile case involving underpayment of award entitlements by the Macquarie Bank gives a timely reminder of the importance (and legality) of written set-off clauses in common law contracts and other legitimate set-off options.
New Federal Industrial Relations Bill Introduced
By James Sanders, Associate and Jennifer Sung, Lawyer On 9 December 2020, the Morrison Government introduced the Fair Work Amendment (Supporting Australia’s Jobs and Economic Recovery) Bill 2020 (Bill). The Bill proposes significant reform of existing industrial relations law to assist Australia’s economic recovery from COVID-19, creating greater certainty and increased flexibility for both employers…
Sick Leave for Casual Employees
On 23 November 2020, the Victorian Government announced that $5 million would be allocated in its 2020/21 budget towards the Secure Work Pilot Scheme. It is proposed that casual workers in sectors with high rates of casualisation, such as cleaners, hospitality, security, supermarket and aged care, will be entitled to take up to 5 days of paid sick and carer’s leave each year, paid at the national minimum wage.
Important Junior Rate Changes to the Retail Award
By Renee Karakinos, Lawyer The Fair Work Commission Full Bench has formed a provisional view to vary clause 17.2 of the General Retail Industry Award 2020 (Retail Award) to limit the application of junior rates. There are currently 8 classifications under the Retail Award and each classification is subject to junior percentages. Moving forward, if…