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A recent Federal Court decision has clarified an employers obligation to make ‘reasonable adjustments’ for an employee suffering mental illness. The case, Tropoulos v Journey Lawyers Pty Ltd (2019) FCA 436, involved a lawyer who was unable to work due to worsening of...

An employee has been underpaid when the employer fails to pay them the minimum amounts including allowances, as set out in the relevant award or agreement. Incidences of underpayment are continually emerging, from big businesses such as ABC, Qantas, and Woolworths, as...

An innovative new product to reduce livestock methane levels will soon be on the market. The product, known as Bovaer, is a powder feed additive that works by suppressing the enzyme responsible for methane production. It has been developed by Science-based company DSM...

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has upheld an apprentice’s unfair dismissal claim after their employment was terminated for refusal to work overtime. The employee often worked overtime hours on weekends, however one Sunday he refused to work. The employer warned him...

An employer has been ordered to pay more than $28,000 in compensation to an employee who was held to have been unfairly dismissed over a social media incident. The case (Clint Remmert v Broken Hill Operations) involved an employee who posted comments on Facebook...

The recent launch of a national digital milk market, Milk Exchange, will create significant changes in the dairy industry. The new market platform was developed by Milk2Market in order to create a more transparent digital supply chain for milk and introduce more...

Generally, employers are required to engage in consultation prior to an employee’s dismissal, beyond perfunctory advice about what is occurring. However, in a recent decision the Fair Work Commission (FWC) found that there can exist specific circumstances that will...

Recent reports show that the national cattle herd has reduced to a record low of 25.5 million head. The number of cattle going to slaughter, particularly females has increased this year, which has raised some concerns about a diminishing breeding herd. Meat &...

M+E is proud to support the buy from the bush campaign, which showcases creative products from regional businesses. The campaign was started by Grace Brennan to encourage consumers to support local businesses struggling in the drought. In only a short time the...