Pre-2010 workplace agreements or “zombie” agreements will automatically terminate (or “sunset”) on 7 December 2023 unless an extension is granted by the Fair Work Commission (FWC). The exact number of zombie agreements is unknown, but there are still hundreds estimated to be in existence, so their…
There has been an increased demand from Australian workers to work some or all the time from home (proven a viable option during the COVID-19 lockdowns) due to the flexibility, transport time and cost reduction, and impact on their wellbeing of performing their role remotely. While…
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) requires dismissal applications to be made within 21 days after the dismissal took effect. The deadline is generally considered a strict cutoff, with late applications rarely successful unless there are exceptional circumstances. When considering an extension of time, the FWC will…
Resignation occurs when an employment relationship ends at the initiative of an employee. Employees can choose to resign at any time during their employment, and their employer cannot refuse to accept the resignation. When an employee resigns, they are generally required to clearly communicate their decision…
Employees who work on projects, such as the Commonwealth Games, often do so on a fixed-term employment contract. A fixed-term contract operates for a fixed period, for example, 12 months, at which point it ends or can be renewed by agreement. But what happens when a…
On Monday 17 July, Trent Hancock was on Disrupt Radio’s Moolah with George McEncroe, discussing the ongoing debate between employers and employees over remote work arrangements. Listen to what he had to say.
