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31/03/2026

On 31 March, a Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission handed down its decision in the junior rates case, which was first initiated by application of the Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees Association (SDA) in June 2024 and sought an increase to minimum rates applicable to juniors employed under...

10/03/2026

Once complete, wage increases totalling up to 17% will be flowed on to Health Professionals classifications, implemented as an increase of 5% in the first instalment, 3% over the next three instalments, and a final increase, which may be less than 3% in some instances, in the final instalment...

At the beginning of March, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) published a draft determination to vary the Health Professionals & Support Services Award 2020 (HPSS Award), resulting from the Gender-based Undervaluation – Priority Awards Review process which has been running for more than 18 months. The...

22/02/2026

An early childhood employer has been reprimanded by the Fair Work Commission, after falling victim to the widely held and long-standing misconception that part-time employment is configured by stipulating a range of hours...

An early childhood employer has been reprimanded by the Fair Work Commission (FWC), after falling victim to the widely held and long-standing misconception that part-time employment is configured by stipulating a range of hours, with a guaranteed weekly minimum of 15, and that rosters may be changed...

17/02/2026

The Fair Work Commission has awarded a sacked employee compensation, despite commending the “strong stance” the employer took on racist comments made by the worker during a toolbox meeting...

Procedural shortcomings have cost a medium-sized employer thousands of dollars, with the Fair Work Commission (FWC) awarding a sacked employee compensation despite commending the “strong stance” the employer took on racist comments made by the worker during a toolbox meeting. The employee had ap...

12/02/2026

REMINDER: New classifications and wage increases on the way for Dental Assistants...

On Christmas Eve, the Fair Work Commission issued a determination to vary the Health Professionals & Support Services Award 2020 (HPSS Award), resulting from the Gender-based Undervaluation – Priority Awards Review process which has been running for more than 18 months. The review, commenced on th...

22/12/2025

The ES Team wish all business owners and staff an enjoyable and rejuvenating Festive Season and a successful 2026 beyond.

The ES office and advice line will close for the Festive period at 5.00pm, Tuesday, 23 December 2025 and re-open, subject to our standard operating hours, at 9.00am, Monday, 5 January 2026. Remember, extensive resources are accessible to all subscribers 24/7 in your online account, providing handy r...

12/12/2025

On 10 December 2025, the Fair Work Commission issued a determination to vary the Children’s Services Award 2010, resulting from the Gender-based Undervaluation – Priority Awards Review process...

On 10 December 2025, the Fair Work Commission issued a determination to vary the Children’s Services Award 2010 (the CS Award), resulting from the Gender-based Undervaluation – Priority Awards Review process which has been running for more than 18 months. The review, commenced on the Commission....

11/12/2025

Next year’s public holiday calendar will deliver-up some quirky arrangements in respect of Anzac Day and Boxing Day that employers should be mindful of...

With the Festive Season on the horizon and a new year racing up fast, businesses may astutely be planning for 2026. It’s notable that next year’s public holiday calendar will deliver-up some quirky arrangements in respect of Anzac Day and Boxing Day that employers should be mindful of.  Anzac D...

09/12/2025

Numerous recent decisions from the Fair Work Commission have highlighted the importance of having clarity over cessation of employment...

Numerous recent decisions from the Fair Work Commission (FWC) have highlighted the importance of having clarity over cessation of employment, with employers and employees equally at risk of disappointment where there is conjecture about how the employment relationship ended. Sizeable compensation fo...

18/11/2025

If your business is eagerly anticipating some down time over the 2025/26 Festive Season, whether or not you can require your employees to use their annual leave during the temporary shutdown period will depend on a number of factors, including how much annual leave an employee has accrued; whether a...

30/10/2025

A Property Manager has succeeded in demonstrating her resignation was forced by her former employer after she was given just 24 hours to respond in writing to over 20 concerns...

A Property Manager has succeeded in demonstrating her resignation was forced by her former employer after she was given just 24 hours to respond in writing to over 20 concerns. Background The applicant worked for the respondent as a Property Manager from January 2022 until her employment ended on 25...

29/10/2025

In an unfair dismissal case highlighting the implied duty of good faith and fidelity owed by an employee, an account manager succeeded in arguing she had had been dismissed but failed to convince the Fair Work Commission the dismissal was unfair...

In an unfair dismissal case highlighting the implied duty of good faith and fidelity owed by an employee, an account manager succeeded in arguing she had had been dismissed but failed to convince the Fair Work Commission (FWC) the dismissal was unfair. Background The applicant in the matter was enga...