Deliveroo has lost a test case in the Fair Work Commission which found delivery riders are employees and not independent contractors. The ruling will have huge ramifications for the gig economy. It means food delivery workers are entitled to the…
An aged care worker sacked for refusing a flu jab has lost her unfair dismissal claim. The Fair Work Commission described the nursing home's vaccination requirement as "prudent and reasonable". It's the second time the Commission has found an employer…
A saleswoman who criticised her boss on social media was unfairly dismissed, according to the Fair Work Commission. Her employer sacked her for posting disparaging comments about the company on Instagram. She was angry when management refused to let her…
Retail, fast food and hospitality workers will receive an increase of 1.75 percent in their minimum wage from today. They are among the last sectors to receive the increase, after the Fair Work Commission delayed its implementation as a result…
A private school teacher sacked for hugging a student claims he was unfairly dismissed. The man also downloaded porn on his work computer, in breach of the college's policies. However, he claims the school breached the Fair Work Act and…
A BHP worker sacked for twice pooing publicly at a mine site has lost his unfair dismissal claim. Fair Work Commission deputy president Abbey Beaumont described the worker's behaviour as "inexcusable". As a result, she found BHP had a valid…
Can my boss make me perform other duties while I'm on Jobkeeper? The short answer is - yes, within reason. The case of the pastry chef A pastry chef receiving JobKeeper was forced to resign after refusing a different role…
A prison guard has lost his unfair dismissal case after being sacked for using excessive force while tackling an inmate. The Fair Work Commission rejected the guard's suggestion that he was acting in self-defence. Prison guard loses unfair dismissal Adam…
The national minimum wage increased by $13 a week today, however, its implementation will be staggered. Group one awards will receive the increase today, group two from 1 November and group three from 1 February 2021. National minimum wage increases…
The minimum wage will increase by $13 a week, boosting the pay packets of 2.2 million Australians. The Fair Work Commission decided to lift the minimum wage, however the increases will come into effect in different industries over time. Minimum…
