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Achieving strategic change through Enterprise BargainingJune 16, 2010

Believe it or not, achieving strategic change through enterprise bargaining is possible, provided it is part of a broader strategy program.  Many ... read more

FAQs of the NESJune 08, 2010

Since the commencement of the National Employment Standards (NES) from 1 January 2010, many clients have contacted Livingstones Australia asking similar ... read more

Notice of Representational Rights - Does this alter the traditional framework of your enterprise bargaining negotiations?June 08, 2010

The enterprise bargaining provisions contained within the Fair Work Act 2009 require an employer to take all reasonable steps to give notice of the ... read more

FWA decision casts doubt on flexible working arrangements in agreementsJune 08, 2010

The recent Fair Work Australia Full Bench decision of Bupa Care Services Pty; P & A Securities Ltd as trustee for the D’Agostino Family Trust ... read more

When does misconduct destroy the employment relationship?June 08, 2010

In arbitrations for misconduct dismissals the employer should be able to show that the employee's offence was so serious that it made a continued ... read more

Scope Orders: What are they? How can they effect your upcoming Enterprise Agreement negotiations?June 08, 2010

A scope order is an order of Fair Work Australia (‘FWA’) which determines the actual coverage of a proposed Enterprise Agreement.  A ... read more

FWA seeing no grey in Agreement approval requirementsJune 08, 2010

Fair Work Australia (FWA) is taking a hard line on ensuring employers meet the pre-approval requirements for new agreements.    FWA ... read more

The new Real Estate Industry Modern Award – opportunities for employersJune 08, 2010

The new Real Estate Industry Award 2010 has not only brought new challenges to the real estate world, but also provides opportunities for employers ... read more

Insubordination...is it serious misconduct?June 08, 2010

What is in subordination? The Collins Concise Dictionary defines "insubordinate" as "not submissive to authority, disobedient or ... read more

Early Education and StorytellingApril 30, 2010

Current research indicates that within early childhood facilities, there is a female culture of administration which also emphasises maintaining relationships ... read more

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