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2010

Definition of ‘small business’ for unfair dismissal to change

22 Dec 2010

From 1 January 2011, the definition of ‘small business’ for the purposes of unfair dismissal will change.

Redundancy pay no longer capped under GEERS

22 Dec 2010

From 1 January 2011 Australian workers will be able to apply to receive redundancy pay for every year of service, if their company goes bankrupt and is unable to meet their redundancy obligations.

Christmas & New Years Day public holidays available

22 Dec 2010

Christmas Day falls on a Saturday in 2010, and New Years day also falls on a Saturday in 2011.

Top marks for Fair Work Ombudsman – findings from the Commonwealth Ombudsman

23 Jun 2010

Recently the Acting Commonwealth Ombudsman, Mr Rob Brent, published the findings of his ‘own motion investigation’ titled Fair Work Ombudsman: Exercise of coercive information-gathering powers.

National Insulation Installers Audit Program

14 Apr 2010

This month, Fair Work Inspectors will select a sample of industry employers for a program of compliance audits to be carried out in May 2010.

Redundancy advice for insulation industry

22 Feb 2010

Insulation industry workers and employers affected by changes to the Home Insulation Program will find information on redundancy, notice periods and final pay on Fair Work Online.

FWO visits O-Week to make sure students aren’t missing out

15 Feb 2010

University students are being urged by the Fair Work Ombudsman to check their pay to make sure they’re not missing out on their legal minimum wage and workplace entitlements.

 
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