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Legal Updates

LABOUR HIRE WORKERS AND UNFAIR DISMISSAL

Date: September 21, 2016
The decision of a Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission (FWC) in Pettifer v MODEC Management Services Pty Ltd [2016] FWCFB 5243 (MMS case) indicates that labour hire employers will not breach unfair dismissal laws contained within the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act) where they dismiss a worker in accordance with the… > READ MORE

CHANGES TO ANNUAL LEAVE CLAUSES IN MODERN AWARDS

Date: September 14, 2016
As part of its 4 yearly review of modern awards, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) has made some important changes to the annual leave provisions in many modern awards that are currently operating. ISSUE The main changes made by the FWC relate to three central issues in relation to employees covered by a modern award,… > READ MORE

Bullying claims under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth)

Date: August 2, 2016
The Fair Work Commission has again demonstrated that it will not easily grant orders to stop bullying in response to applications made under the anti-bullying provisions contained in the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth). ISSUE The Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act) (part 6-4B) enables the Fair Work Commission (FWC) to make “any order… > READ MORE