Annual Leave Query

James Murphy Tax

Question I have an employee who wishes to be paid out a portion of his annual leave entitlement. Can you please advise if the annual leave payout is part of the annual leave accrual? I am not certain it would be as it is a payment in addition to his ordinary time hours therefore if included, he would exceed his …

THE NEW IR REFORM BILL- YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT

James Murphy HR/IR

The new Industrial Relations omnibus Bill introduces reform in key areas, such as a new definition of casual employment and a move to criminalise wage theft. On 9 December 2020, the Federal Government introduced the Fair Work Amendment (Supporting Australia’s Jobs and Economic Recovery) Bill 2020 into Federal Parliament. This omnibus industrial relations Bill set out several key industrial relations reforms to …

Celebrating Christmas 2020

Joshua Easton Tax

Season’s greetings from the very merry team at bO2 Corporate Essentials! May Christmas bring a joyful end to the year, bright and filled with promise and be permitted our service bring fulfilment to you and your business in the coming year! Our last day of the year is Friday 18th December.  We will return on Monday 11th January 2021. Celebrating …

Job Keeper and Annual Leave Question

James Murphy Tax

Question I have a company client which is in receipt of the JobKeeper Funding from the Cwlth Government. An employee of the company has taken some Annual Leave whilst in receipt of the JobKeeper allowance which is in excess of their normal weekly wage…under the NSW Hairdressers Award. About $460.00 gross before tax. The question has arisen by my client……is …