Redundancy pay and the reduction of an employee’s hours of work
02/07/2020Broadlex Services Pty Ltd v United Workers’ Union [2020] FCA 867 The Federal Court has clarified, on appeal, a grey area for employers as to whether an obligation to pay redundancy entitlements is triggered in circumstances where an employee continues their employment with the same employer, however, on substantially inferior… READ MORE →
How the University sector is responding to COVID-19
26/06/2020COVID-19 presents the University sector with a unique set of challenges. These include staffing issues arising from a rapid transition to remote learning, funding shortfalls and proposed fee changes, and the different dynamics impacting local and international enrolments. Workdynamic is keeping up to date on University employment strategies in this… READ MORE →
Stand downs and sick leave
20/05/2020Are employees entitled to access paid personal/carer’s leave or compassionate leave whilst being lawfully stood down? Generally, no, they are not. In a recent decision likely to be a relief to many employers, the Federal Court has dismissed claims brought by several Unions against Qantas that employees are entitled to… READ MORE →
