by Quinns Blog | Aug 5, 2020 | Blog, Employment and Human Resources News
Employers Beware of Unfair Dismissal The Case of Anderson v Theiss Pty Ltd [2014] FWC Material Facts Mr Anderson was dismissed from his employment following a work email he sent which was considered to be offensive to people of the Islamic faith. There were policies...
by Quinns Blog | Aug 5, 2020 | Blog, Employment and Human Resources News
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) and Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) have both played an active role in the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. They have worked to vary modern employment awards to accommodate the need for flexibility and understanding in the workplace; as has...
by Quinns Blog | Jul 22, 2020 | Blog, Employment and Human Resources News
For employees not covered by an employment award, changes implemented in the Miscellaneous Award 2020 from 1 July may have a considerable impact. The coverage of the Miscellaneous Award was previously limited to those who were in an industry that had a modern award...
by Quinns Blog | Jun 29, 2020 | Blog, Employment and Human Resources News
A worker has again failed to prove she was an employee rather than a contractor, with an appeal bench ruling three critical factors pointed “decisively away” from an employment relationship. In August 2019, Fair Work Commissioner Peter Hampton rejected an Uber Eats...
by Quinns_News | Oct 30, 2013 | Employment and Human Resources News, Legal News
A Work Health and Safety (WHS) Management Plan is a legal requirement of the WHS Regulations 2011 for construction projects over $250,000. Under the regulations, your site specific plan must include: • Names, roles and WHS responsibilities of everyone at the...
