More than half of employers freeze pay
Most employers were quick to freeze salaries in the wake of COVID-19, but the proportion actually reducing employees' pay has been growing, according to new research by Korn Ferry. » more »
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FWC re-affirms its role in JobKeeper payment disputes
A Fair Work Commission full bench has rejected another jurisdictional challenge by Qantas regarding a JobKeeper underpayment dispute. Meanwhile the Commission has reduced an employer's redundancy obligation to nil, accepting it had no capacity to pay. » more »
Record underpayment fines; $615k adverse action order; Coles disputes class action; and more
An employer and individuals have been fined nearly $1m for underpaying workers; a bullied employee who was 'managed out' has been awarded $615k; Coles is facing a $150 million class action; and more. » more »
"Belligerent" employee loses JobKeeper dispute; No personal leave during stand downs
A part-time employee who refused to use some of her annual leave while receiving JobKeeper payments has received little sympathy from the Fair Work Commission. Meanwhile, the Federal Court has ruled that employees are not entitled to paid personal leave during stand downs. » more »
JobKeeper program review; FWO slams underpayments; and more
The JobKeeper program will be reviewed next month to adjust for anomalies, misuse, and potential adjustment of its finish date, the Prime Minister has confirmed. Also in this article, the FWO slams big businesses' non-compliance with the FW Act; further changes to EA regulations; and more. » more »
FWC gives green light to JobKeeper payment dispute; Dismissal claims on the rise
The Fair Work Commission has ruled it does have jurisdiction to deal with JobKeeper underpayment disputes, in rejecting an attempt by Qantas to throw out an employee's claim. » more »
Post-layoffs, these factors set 'survivor' organisations apart
The HR practices in organisations that have made roles redundant are going to have a major impact on whether they survive the current downturn. » more »
Communication is key with every type of employee pay cut
The different approaches employers are taking to reduce their staffing costs carry varying degrees of risk, but all can be minimised with effective communication, according to an employment law expert. » more »
JobKeeper obligations and misconceptions clarified
Workplace lawyers have further clarified some of the confusion surrounding the JobKeeper scheme, which is now open for registrations. » more »
Stand downs pave the way for future disputes
Employees might be unlikely to dispute stand-down directions at the moment, but a large number of claims and legal challenges are set to emerge when the market recovers, a lawyer warns. » more »
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