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Employment law update - Fair Work Ombudsman statement on CFMEU
The Fair Work Ombudsman has confirmed it is continuing investigations into the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) following various allegations, including potential contraventions of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth).
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Employment law update: New National General Protections List
A pilot program for a new National General Protections List in the Federal Court of Australia will begin on 1 September 2024 and run for eight months.
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Employment law update: Fair Work Ombudsman issues proceedings against residential builder
The Fair Work Ombudsman has issued proceedings in the Federal Circuit and Family Court against the operator of a residential building and construction business in south-west Sydney for allegedly failing to comply with a Compliance Notice.
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Employment law update: Changes to casual employment
A number of changes in relation to casual employment will be introduced in August of this year under the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes No. 2) Act 2024 (Cth).
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Case note: Fair Work Ombudsman v Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (North East Link Project Case) [2024] FedCFamC2G 396
The Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) and one of its officials have had $51,280.00 in penalties imposed against them for unlawful conduct at a North East Link Project site in February 2021.