The Federal Court says Qantas can stop paying sick leave to staff during the current COVID-19 stand-down. The Court ruled that forcing Qantas to pay leave entitlements defeats the purpose of the lawful stand-down. Justice Geoffrey Flick said the stand-down…
Telstra is offering paid leave for workers affected by coronavirus. Employees forced into isolation because of the outbreak will be given 14 days’ paid leave. Additionally, those required to care for children affected by school or childcare centre closures will…
It's that time of year when many workers catch a dreaded cold, or even worse, influenza, and need to take time off to lie on the couch and watch Netflix and recover. But do you know your rights and obligations…
Industrial relations experts are warning workers not to take a 'sickie' on Friday, the day after ANZAC Day, to effectively give themselves a four day weekend. Miles Heffernan, Litigation Director at Industrial Relations Claims, says an employer can ask for…
A government worker submitted 29 fraudulent medical certificates to their boss so they could take ‘sickies’ - internal documents have revealed. A department investigation found the worker “untruthful" and "lacked integrity” when they submitted the false medical certificates. Despite this,…
The Australian Medical Association has defended workers who are accused of taking sick leave before quitting their job. And furthermore, it suggests employers are part of the problem. Many employers complain that workers who plan to quit fake illnesses to…
With cold and flu season here, industrial relations expert Miles Heffernan said it’s important that workers know their rights and obligations when it comes to sick leave. If you're sick don't go to work For a start, if you are…
The boss of a recruitment company has gone on an email rant to all staff accusing them of “getting on my tits” by playing too much ping pong, dressing sloppily, and taking too many sick days. He then threatened that…
Unions are warning the "gig economy" is creating a new class of working poor in Australia, who don’t have access to basic work rights, or superannuation. According to the ACTU, sham contracting and the so-called “gig economy” are taking away…
Industrial Relations Claims is warning workers who rely on medical certificates issued by pharmacists to be cautious. Major chemist chains are now advertising the “absence from work” forms charging anywhere from $5 to $25, as an alternative to getting a…
