High Court provides clarity on casual employment

High Court provides clarity on casual employment

Our peak industry body for the staffing sector, the Recruitment, Consulting and Staffing Association (RCSA) recently shared this announcement: Casual Employment Common Sense Prevails in the High Court of Australia On 4 August 2021, the High Court unanimously allowed an appeal from the judgment of the Full Federal Court in the matter of WorkPac v…

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Wage theft is now a criminal offence in Victoria

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Did you know that wage theft is now a criminal offence in Victoria and can result in hefty fines and jail time? While proposed wage theft reforms did not make it into the Federal Government’s industrial relations bill passed in March 2021, in Victoria the Victorian Wage Theft Act did come into effect on 1…

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Can you demand your employees to be vaccinated?

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“No jab, no job?” With the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccination underway in Australia, the enforcement and management of vaccinations has become another challenge for business leaders and HR professionals. Many employers are wondering if they can demand their employees to be vaccinated. The Fair Work Ombudsman has recently advised that most employers should assume…

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The end of “Double dipping” brings certainty to employers

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The issue of “double dipping” by casual workers has been an increasing concern and a subject of intense debate following the Skene and Rossato decisions. Following extensive lobbying by our peak industry body for the staffing sector, the Recruitment, Consulting and Staffing Association (RCSA), we are pleased to advise that an amended version of the…

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The Untapped Talent Pool

With Australia currently experiencing a candidate short market, there is an underutilised talent pool that more employers should consider – employ a person with a disability. Whilst diversity and inclusion are a growing focus for more and more organisations, the representation of people with disabilities is still disproportionately low. Did you know that 1 in…

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5 benefits of virtual Outplacement Programs

Is your organisation considering making redundancies due to restructuring or downsizing? Has or will the reduction in JobKeeper affect your business? You may want to provide outplacement services to impacted employees but are concerned whether they are COVIDSafe. Due to physical distancing restrictions, we have adapted our Outplacement Programs to be COVIDSafe and can provide…

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7 questions to consider when choosing an outplacement services provider

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How to choose the right Outplacement Services / Career Transition Services provider for your organisation Is your organisation considering making redundancies due to restructuring, downsizing or closing due to the coronavirus pandemic? Has or will the reduction in JobKeeper payments affect your business? Laying off staff is never easy for the employer or the employee…

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Did you miss our webinar on the new Workplace Manslaughter Laws?

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Victoria’s tough new Workplace Manslaughter Laws may affect you. Horner recently hosted a webinar on the topic of the new Victorian Workplace Manslaughter Laws with guest speaker Gina Capasso of KHQ Lawyers, an expert lawyer in workplace health and safety laws, and Peter Langford, Horner Director as the Facilitator.  The recording of the webinar is available as a video on demand.…

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Book your EOFY Temporary Staff Now

Horner can provide temporary staff to help with the EOFY

Busy preparing for the EOFY? Does your business need some extra assistance to help get everything done in time? We can provide you with experienced and professional temporary / casual staff whether you need them to help out for 1 day or a week or a long term contract.  Should you require a permanent staff…

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Federal Court Decision of WorkPac v Rossato Affirms Skene Decision

On 20 May 2020, the Full Federal Court handed down the long-awaited decision in WorkPac Pty Ltd v Rossato, a case which sought to resolve the casual employee ‘double dipping’ decision of Skene v WorkPac. In a unanimous decision of the three judges, the full court found that Mr Rossato was ‘other than a casual’ under the Fair Work Act and, therefore, entitled to annual leave, personal leave, compassionate leave and public holiday payments for the…

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FREE WEBINAR: Workplace Manslaughter Laws

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Victoria’s tough new Workplace Manslaughter Laws may affect you. With the potential of imprisonment of up to 20 years for individuals and fines of up to $16.5 million for companies, it is critical for all businesses, regardless of size or industry, to understand and prepare for these new laws. As the new Victorian workplace manslaughter laws commence on 1st July…

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