by Frederica | Nov 25, 2019 | Uncategorized
In July this year, an AMIC member rang for advice on an employer’s obligations in relation to the closure of their business and redundancy. The business and AMIC worked closely to ensure all staff received their appropriate severance and entitlements. During the...
by Frederica | Nov 25, 2019 | Uncategorized
In 2016 the Meat Industry Award 2010 was varied to allow for cashing out, which is contained in subclause 37.9. Prior to this decision cashing out was only allowed if the person was award free (such as persons engaged to undertake managerial duties and...
by Frederica | Nov 22, 2019 | Uncategorized
When employment is to be terminated, written notice must be provided by either the employee or employer and a notice period is to be served. The notice period is dependent on the employee’s years of continuous service as below: Period of Continuous Service Minimum...
by Frederica | Nov 22, 2019 | Uncategorized
Legislation to establish the part-day public holiday on Christmas Eve was passed by Queensland Parliament on Wednesday 27th November 2019. It will officially kick in from 6.00 pm on December 24 and will remain in place until midnight. Back in August 2019, the...
by Frederica | Nov 22, 2019 | Uncategorized
A Full Federal Court recently handed down a decision that confirmed that all employees (including part-time employees) are entitled to 10 “working days” of personal/carer’s leave per year under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Act), regardless of how many hours the...
by Frederica | Nov 22, 2019 | Uncategorized
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) are stating that the employer compulsory Superannuation Guarantee Contribution (SGC) does apply to 17.5% annual leave loading unless you have a written company policy that specifies that the loading is paid when an employee goes on...
