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Time to start budgeting for the 1 July 2022 wage and superannuation increases
By Chao Ni, Principal, MST Lawyers With the topic of minimum wages front and centre of the Federal Election campaign, businesses should start budgeting for the upcoming 1 July changes to: The national minimum wage (NMW); and The minimum superannuation guarantee rate. The NMW and Modern Award Minimum Wage Rates The Fair Work Commission makes…
Federal Court clears QANTAS for stand down employees during pandemic
On the 1 April 2022, the Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia handed down its decision in the case of Australian Licensed Aircraft Engineers Association v Qantas Airways Limited [2022] FCAFC 50. This case concerns the validity of the standing down of Qantas and Jetstar aircraft engineers during the period of limited air travel caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Court applies new contractor vs employee test – case note on Pruessner v Caelli Constructions Pty Ltd
The decision of Pruessner v Caelli Constructions Pty Ltd [2022] FedCFamC2G 206 involved the Federal Circuit and Family Court applying the new contractor versus employee test that was recently revised by the High Court in the PCP and Jamsek decisions.
Andrew’s Government introduces “Victorian Sick Pay Guarantee” scheme
Author: Chao Ni, Principal On 14 March 2022, the Victorian Government announced its introduction of a new employment benefit scheme called the “Victorian Sick Pay Guarantee” (the Scheme). What we know about the Scheme: The Scheme will be initially funded by the Victorian Government for the first two years (as a pilot program) and thereafter…