Changes are coming into effect on 6 June 2023 which will give the Fair Work Commission power to deal with disputes over requests for flexible working arrangements and extensions to unpaid parental leave, amongst other changes.
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McKays Solicitors is so excited to welcome, Senior Associate, Meghan De Pinto-Smith to the McKays’ Industrial Relations and Employment Law team.
Meghan has worked exclusively in industrial relations and employment law at a high level for a specialist boutique Brisbane firm for the last 6 years – but has come home to settle in Mackay to be closer to family.
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Australia has declared 22 September 2022 as a national public holiday, in honour of Queen Elizabeth II.
Employers are often confused about their obligations in relation to public holidays, including whether they can ask their employees to work on a public holiday and how much to pay their employees for public holidays (whether they work on the day, or not).
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Remember our tips last week on how to use an electric scooter (‘e-scooter’) lawfully? This past Monday the Queensland Transport Minister announced new e-scooter rules coming into effect from 1 November, 2022 to improve safety…
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The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has granted a 5.2% wage increase to minimum pay and award wage workers from 1 July 2022.
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Have you noticed all the electric scooters (or ‘e-scooters’) around Mackay City the last few days? From 8 June, 2022 e-scooters are being trialed in Mackay for a period of 12 months. But there are some rules you must follow…
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McKays Solicitors is delighted to welcome Senior Solicitor and former Police Prosecutor, Robert Beamish to the McKays Criminal Law team. With an extensive background in criminal and traffic prosecutions, Rob is able to defend clients in relation to all criminal and traffic law charges, including traffic and driving offences, drink and drug driving, restricted licences…
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An issue for many who have recently contracted COVID-19 or are a “close contact” is what, if any, leave they are entitled to from their workplace during the isolation period.
As an employee, you are able to access accrued leave entitlements under your applicable award, enterprise agreement, employment contract, workplace policy and under the National Employment Standards.
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It is with so much pride and excitement, that the Principals of McKays Solicitors announce the admission of a new director, leading commercial solicitor, Lloyd Stanger. It has been 7 years since McKays admitted a new Director so this is a monumental occasion. Lloyd manages our Property and Conveyancing Team…
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On 7 October, BHP announced that it would be introducing a requirement for COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of entry for all visitors and workers to all of its sites and workplaces in Australia. Other large employers, such as Woolworths and major banks including Commonwealth and Westpac have also brought in similar policies for their staff.
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From 10 September, 2021 anyone convicted of a mid-range driving offence will be required to install an interlock in their vehicle after the disqualification period ends. Previously, this was only mandatory for high-range offenders or repeat offenders within a 5 year period. The alcohol ignit..
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Changes to the Fair Work Act relating to casual employees came into effect on 27 March 2021.
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The High Court has overturned the Full Federal Court decision in Workpac v Rossato which was handed down in 2020 and had caused significant controversy around the engagement of casual workers.
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Commencing 26 July, 2021 it will be illegal to hold a mobile phone in your hand or have it resting on any part of your body, including in your lap, when driving. This applies even if you’re stopped in traffic. The phone does not need to be in use or even turned on for this to be an offence.
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It is possible that any improvements on the land (ie. houses and sheds) may not be lawfully occupied unless a Final Building Certificate has issued.
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In our previous newsletter, we started discussing some of the common issues that Sellers must disclose to Buyers and what happens to the sale when they are missed. This article, we will continue the discussion on disclosures that need to be made to Buyers when selling property. Advers..
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When selling property, there are a few disclosures that you may need to make to a Buyer before you enter into a Contract. Failure to provide these disclosures could mean that the Buyer can walk away from the Contract at any time up to the settlement date or worse – they could have rights to sue ..
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The Queensland Government passed new legislation, which came into effect on 1 July, 2020, which seeks to impose heavy penalties on companies, their executives and their senior employees personally for workplace deaths arising from negligence (industrial manslaughter). These laws are similar to I..
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From 1 July, 2021 the income and compensation caps for unfair dismissal claims will increase, along with filing fees for lodging an unfair dismissal application. The high income threshold rises from $153,600 to $158,500; The compensation cap increases from $76,800 to $79,250; The filing ..
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The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has granted a 2.5% wages increase to minimum pay and award wage workers from 1 July 2021. The FWC has lifted the national minimum wage by $18.80 to $772.60 per week (or $20.33 an hour) for a full time employee. The flow on effect to Awards is a 2.5% in..
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