COVID-19: Business cost-cutting and Employee rights

By September 3, 2020Employment Law
budgeting for wage cuts

With Australia’s economy plunging into its first recession in almost 30 years, it’s no surprise many employers are looking for ways to cut costs.

But what happens when this cost-cutting clashes with your workplace rights?

Linked below is a helpful article by the ABC News which answers this very question.  

Can your boss cut your pay or conditions without asking you? How does coronavirus affect workplace rights? by Business Reporter Michael Janda posted Tuesday 1 September 2020.

This article is legal information and should not be seen as legal advice. Please consult with a lawyer before you rely on this information.

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