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 [...]
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 [...]
Wage theft: 7 reasons why there has never been a better time to get your (employment) ducks in a row
While underpayment of employees is nothing new, the risk of getting caught has increased significantly in recent years in Australia. Large employers and small have found themselves on the wrong side of the law and [...]
Fitting the Process to the Problem: The essential role of preliminary assessment when responding to workplace conflict
On 24 October 2019 Elizabeth Devine presented a paper on this topic to the Australasian Association of Workplace Investigators' Conference 'Workplace Investigations - Risky Business?' which was held at the Grace Hotel in Sydney. The [...]
Addictions and the Workplace
On 18 October 2019 Elizabeth Devine presented a paper at Television Education Network's Mental Health Master Class on the topic of 'Addictions and the Workplace'. The paper began with an overview of the use of [...]
Managing Workplace Conflict Effectively: Skills, Processes and Tips
On 6 September 2019 Elizabeth Devine presented a paper on the topic of 'Managing Workplace Conflict Effectively: Skills, Processes and Tips' at a Legalwise Seminar in Sydney. The paper began with a discussion of a [...]