09.04.20 — The FWC Decision: Two New Clauses

Joshua Easton

The Fair Work Commission handed down its decision this morning on the two new clauses to be inserted in 103 modern awards in relation to COVID 19.  The awards were: Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services Award 2010  Aged Care Award 2010  Air Pilots Award 2010  Aircraft Cabin Crew Award 2010  Airline Operations-Ground Staff Award 2010  Airport Employees Award 2010  Alpine …

03.04.20 — Early Childhood Education and Care Relief Package

Joshua Easton

Early Childhood Education Around one million families are set to receive free child care during the coronavirus pandemic under a plan from the Federal Government that will help deliver hip pocket relief and help the early childhood education and care sector make it through to the other side of this crisis. Under the plan, the Government will pay 50 per …

30.03.20 — JobKeeper Payment

Joshua Easton HR/IR, Tax, WHS

$130 billion JobKeeper payment to keep Australians in a job On 30.3.2020, it was announced The Federal Government will provide a historic wage subsidy to around 6 million workers who will receive a flat payment of $1,500 per fortnight through their employer, before tax. The $130 billion JobKeeper payment is aimed to keep Australians in jobs as employers tackle the …