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Monthly Archives: June 2020

LEGAL ALERT: Miscellaneous Award’s coverage extended by FWC

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Jun 2020

LEGAL ALERT: Miscellaneous Award’s coverage extended by FWC

in Legal Alert

The Miscellaneous Award 2010 (Miscellaneous Award) was created by the Fair Work Commission’s (FWC) predecessor to provide a ‘safety net’ for lower paid employees and those who are ‘modern award free’. On 25 March 2020, the Full Bench of the FWC determined that from 1 July 2020, clause 4.3 of the Miscellaneous...

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Workpac to appeal casual employment decision to High Court

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Jun 2020

Workpac to appeal casual employment decision to High Court

in Legal Alert

On 21 May 2020, we advised that the Full Federal Court had upheld the decision of WorkPac Pty Ltd v Skene [2018] FCAFC 131 (Skene) in WorkPac Pty Ltd v Rossato [2020] FCAFC 84 (Rossato). Click here to view the Legal Alert. Skene and Rossato have caused serious concerns for employers, as in effect, the...

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