First of all the good news – As we know now, the government has extended the JobKeeper scheme through to March 2021, albeit on reduced rates and tiered payments. Unfortunately, the amendments to the scheme which covers the extension to the payments scheme and the temporary amendments to the Fair Work Act is complex to […]
In response to the COVID-19 crisis, the Fair Work Commission has made a determination to make temporary variations to 99 Awards. The changes come in response to the Fair Work Commission identifying a regulatory gap between COVID-19 public health and government directives and the protections an employee has under the Fair Work Act. The variations […]
Yesterday’s introduction of the Australian government’s $130 billion stimulus package, came as welcome relief for many businesses that have been severely impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak. Under the scheme, employers will be able to claim a fortnightly payment of $1,500 per employee where they meet a set eligibility criteria. Under the Job Keeper scheme, eligible […]
