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, Legal News
For the construction industry, adapting to COVID-19 has meant strict hygiene and safety practices have had to be implemented into everyday work. Below, we have delved into some of the key issues facing the construction industry now. Shortage of Skilled Labour Force In...
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 Blog | Jun 12, 2020 | Legal News, Newsletter Features
Poor performance is a difficult issue to bring up with employees, and in the current COVID-19 crisis it can be a challenging area to navigate should you as an employer wish to dismiss your underperforming worker. Many employers have held up performance management...
by Quinns Blog | Jun 12, 2020 | Legal News, Newsletter Features
What is a Restraint of Trade Clause? A restraint of trade in an employment contract refers to a clause applying typically when an employee leaves a business or company; it applies to post-employment. Essentially, it is an agreement that an employee will not do...
