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Contract, casual & contingent work (208 items)
Double maternity leave at half pay not counted towards service; Gig workers happier; and more
An employee who spread 16 weeks of maternity leave pay over 32 weeks has failed to convince a court that the extra 16 weeks should also count towards her service. Also in this article: recent dismissal rulings; Australia and New Zealand's best employers; and why gig workers have better mental health than the rest of the working population. » more »
Letter to bank implied, but didn't establish, permanent employment
A letter written to help an employee obtain a loan did not change the casual nature of his engagement, even though it resembled an offer of employment, the Federal Court has found. » more »
Commissioner's "strong views" not consistent with procedural fairness
An employer has convinced a Fair Work Commission full bench that a Commissioner who "expressed strong views" on an employee's unfair dismissal claim had not afforded it procedural fairness before deciding in her favour. » more »
"Contrition payment" takes employer's underpayments bill to $8m
In a novel enforceable undertaking agreed with the Fair Work Ombudsman, the celebrity chef who heads up a restaurant group that underpaid workers will have to educate fellow industry leaders about the importance of compliance. » more »
FWC rules on casual continuous service, Uber 'employees'
In two new rulings, the Fair Work Commission has shed light on when a casual will be considered to have completed the minimum employment period to gain unfair dismissal rights; and has rejected an Uber driver's claim that he was an employee. » more »
Casual entitlements still a "moving feast"
There remains much uncertainty and confusion around casual entitlements, but employers can take some basic steps to limit their exposure to 'double dipping'. » more »
Employers call for "sensible" Fair Work changes
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has flagged reforms to the workplace relations system, calling on employers to "build the evidence for change". » more »
Webcast: Casuals and contingent employment update
Never has there been so much complexity and confusion around the legalities of engaging casual, contingent and labour hire workers. This webcast sheds light on recent legislative developments; practical considerations and steps for HR; and more. » more »
Active job seeking spikes; Uber drivers aren't employees
Australian employees have flagged a serious increase in disengagement and intentions to leave their employer, new research shows. Also in this article: the FWO has cleared Uber of employing its drivers. » more »
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