On 27 July 2020 the FWC issued a decision with regard to the payment of wages on termination clause in the Aged Care Award 2010 (the Award). Previously, employers were obligated to pay all wages and money owed to the employee on the last day of employment. Clause 17.3 of the Award now provides that…

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September 2020 In response to a recent decision of the High Court with respect to the accrual and application of personal/carer’s leave for employees working non-standard or variable hours, the Fair Work Ombudsman has released an updated Fair Work Information Statement. This must be provided to new employees before, or as soon as they start…

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September 2020 IN BRIEF: Physical distancing, unexpected changes and unforeseen consequences in 2020 are impacting us all in different ways. As we approach R U Ok? Day on 10 September, we remind workplaces to regularly check in on the mental health and wellbeing of staff by asking ‘Are you ok?’, and following up frequently. We…

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September 2020 IN BRIEF: The traditional approach to reviewing performance has been placed under the microscope recently, appearing to some to be a waste of time and resources that offers too little, too late. The annual appraisal meeting between manager and employee often results in long periods of time passing without any discussions about performance…

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