by Greenhalgh Pickard | Feb 13, 2019 | Blog
The Federal Government has recently introduced the Fair Work Amendment (Casual Loading Offset) Regulations 2018 in response to the Federal Court’s decision in WorkPac Pty Ltd v Skene [2018]. The Federal Court found that an employer’s payment of casual loading will not...
by Greenhalgh Pickard | Jan 29, 2019 | Blog
The Fair Work Ombudsman has delivered a timely reminder for businesses to avoid dodgy sham contracting practices and of the risk of personal liability for directors and HR managers. The Federal Circuit Court has handed a Gold Coast tour bus operator a fine of $164,475...
by Greenhalgh Pickard | Dec 10, 2018 | Blog
Borrowing against your home A reverse mortgage can help older Australians unlock the wealth in their homes after retirement. However, there can be long-term financial risks. What is a reverse mortgage? A reverse mortgage is a type of loan that allows you to borrow...
by Greenhalgh Pickard | Nov 6, 2018 | Blog
Generally all workers must be paid for their work. However under the Fair Work Act certain unpaid work arrangements can be lawful. These arrangements can be valuable for both employees and employers for a number of reasons, including assessing a potential employee’s...
by Greenhalgh Pickard | Oct 19, 2018 | Blog
While the benefits of flexible work arrangements are now well known, the prescriptive requirements of employees and employers when it comes to requesting these arrangements can be daunting. Employees who have worked continuously with the same employer for more than 12...
