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Unfair Dismissal – increase to threshold
The income threshold for unfair dismissal claims made under the Fair Work Act 2009 increased on 1 July 2020 to $153,600. This threshold will apply to dismissals which took place on 1 July 2020 or [...]
Unfair Dismissal – increase to threshold
The income threshold for unfair dismissal claims made under the Fair Work Act 2009 increased on 1 July 2020 to $153,600. This threshold will apply to dismissals which took place on 1 July 2020 or [...]
Annual Wage Review decision June 2020
This morning, 19 June 2020, the Fair Work Commission has handed down the Annual Wage Review decision. In recognition of the unprecedented impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the majority decision has awarded a modest increase [...]
Employment Law: Mental Health Crisis Response
On 10 June 2020 Elizabeth Devine chaired an informative and stimulating webinar for Legalwise Seminars on the topic of 'Employment Law: Mental Health Crisis Response'. Adrian Barwick of Williamson Barwick presented on the topic of [...]
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WHS in a Pandemic: New National Principles and the Challenges of Working from Home
On 13 May 2020 Elizabeth Devine presented a webinar for Legalwise Seminars on the topic of 'WHS in a Pandemic: New National Principles and the Challenges of Working from Home'. An agile response to the [...]
COVID-19 Response: Changes to the Fair Work Act 2009 and Modern Awards
On 29 April 2020 Elizabeth Devine presented a webinar for Legalwise Seminars on the topic of 'COVID-19 Response: Changes to the Fair Work Act and Modern Awards'. In the weeks following the declaration of the [...]
Covid-19 Response – Changes to the Fair Work Act 2009 and Awards
COVID-19 Response – Changes to the Fair Work Act 2009 and Awards Disclaimer: the purpose of this article is to provide you with information and ideas. It is not intended to provide you [...]
Seminar – Federal and State Discrimination Laws, 19 March 2020
On 19 March 2020 Elizabeth Devine presented a seminar in Sydney for Legalwise Seminars on the topic of 'Federal and State Discrimination Laws: Employer Liability, Defences, Exceptions and Exemptions'. Elizabeth provided a comprehensive account of [...]
Covid-19: What Australian employers need to know and do
Covid-19: What Australian employers need to know and do Disclaimer: the purpose of this article is to provide you with information and ideas. It is not intended to provide you with comprehensive information [...]
The Not-So-Secret Lives of Public Servants: Ethical Implications
On 11 March 2020 Elizabeth Devine presented a paper at a seminar conducted by Legalwise Seminars in Sydney on the topic of 'The Not-So-Secret Lives of Public Servants: Ethical Implications'. Presenting to an audience of [...]