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Workplace delegates’ rights and general protections: new fact sheet published
14 March 2024 | The Fair Work Commission has published a plain language fact sheet on some recent changes to the general protections under the Fair Work Act 2009.
read moreFamily and domestic violence general protections: new fact sheet
13 March 2024 | The Fair Work Commission has published a plain language fact sheet on some recent changes to the general protections under the Fair Work Act 2009.
read moreAustralian Universities Accord Panel’s Final Report
27 February 2024 | The Australian Universities Accord Panel's final report, released by the Federal Government, contains 47 recommendations for change. These changes could be implemented through staged introduction if accepted by the government.
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Former employees may be entitled to EA pay increases
8 April 2024 | The High Court of Australia recently refused to allow an appeal from a decision of the Full Federal Court. The Full Federal Court ruled that two applicants were entitled to receive pay increases under new enterprise agreements, even though they had already resigned from their employment before the agreements were approved.
Read moreWorkplace delegates’ rights and general protections: new fact sheet published
14 March 2024 | The Fair Work Commission has published a plain language fact sheet on some recent changes to the general protections under the Fair Work Act 2009.
Read moreFamily and domestic violence general protections: new fact sheet
13 March 2024 | The Fair Work Commission has published a plain language fact sheet on some recent changes to the general protections under the Fair Work Act 2009.
Read moreFederal Court refuses judicial review of cannabis smoker termination
7 March 2024 | The Federal Court of Australia declined an application for judicial review of a Fair Work Commission (FWC) decision regarding the unfair dismissal of an employee who was terminated for violating the employer's drug and alcohol policy.
Read moreAustralian Universities Accord Panel’s Final Report
27 February 2024 | The Australian Universities Accord Panel's final report, released by the Federal Government, contains 47 recommendations for change. These changes could be implemented through staged introduction if accepted by the government.
Read moreSeeking Member Input: Workplace Delegates Rights Submission
27 February 2024 | Following a previous member update titled 'Closing the Loopholes Bill Amendments effective 15 Dec 2023', the Fair Work Commission (FWC) is seeking input from stakeholders regarding the content and detail of that term. The aim is to determine a new term by June 30, 2024.
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