Employers Beware! Rossato Judgment a Win-Win for Employees
July 2020 | Jonathan Harris The Full Court of the Federal Court in WorkPac Pty Ltd v Rossato [2020] FCAFC 84 (Rossato) has again confirmed that a ‘casual’ employee who works systematic and regular
Let’s Talk About the Spanish Flu
April 2020 | Scott Freidman The Spanish flu lasted from January 1918 to December 1920. 500 million people were infected and the death toll is estimated to have been anywhere from 17 million to
When Was the Last Time Australia Enacted Moratorium Legislation?
April 2020 | Scott Freidman Moratorium legislation is typically enacted in periods of civil unrest e.g. wars and recession. However, moratorium legislation can also be effective during periods of pandemic chaos. The word ‘moratorium’
Don’t Forget to Claim the Tax Deductions Hiding in Your Home Office
April 2020 | Jonathan Harris In view of the outbreak of COVID-19, more and more office employees are being forced or encouraged to work from home where possible. As such, office employees must not
How Should My Business Approach the $1,500 Wage Subsidy?
April 2020 | Kieran Kelly The JobKeeper wage subsidy announced by the Federal Government last week was greeted with open arms by businesses and employees across Australia. Affected businesses will qualify for the subsidy
Residential Tenancy Laws – NSW Emergency Measures Legislation Update
March 2020 | Scott Freidman On Wednesday, 25 March 2020, legislation came into effect giving the NSW Parliament powers to make new laws concerning residential tenancies in NSW to urgently address the unfolding health