Insights

Is it legal for employers who are receiving a subsidy of JobKeeper to proceed to make that role redundant?

If you’re one of more than 1 million casual workers who do regular shifts rostered in advance, a court has just ruled you could be entitled to annual leave, sick leave and other entitlements full-time employees get.

This court case could have implications on all employers who employ workers who work longer than 7.6 hours a day.

The decision in Michael Marson v Coral Princess Cruises has provided employers the clearest guidance yet on the application of the stand down provisions in section 524 of the Fair Work Act during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Many casual workers will be awarded significant back pay after a Federal Court ruling on annual leave and other entitlements.

Fair Work Commission issued a comprehensive statement dealing with the Commissions’ response to the challenges of the COVID-19 virus.