MODERN AWARDS – 4 yearly review – ss.117, 156, 323 Fair Work Act 2009 – Full Bench – number of matters referred to Full Bench regarding payment of wages on termination of employment – purpose of Statement to express preliminary view – ABI/Ai Group claim current framework in various awards unworkable and place increased burden on employers – proposals will reduce costs and promote modern award objectives – Full Bench of view s.323 FW Act requires employer to pay wages within a month but not clear whether it encompasses amounts accrued under award or NES – s.117 does however state that termination payment to be made prior to or upon termination – issue broader than previously appreciated – provisional view that each modern award should provide for payment of wages/other amounts owning on termination – proposal put forward by Full Bench for future discussion. 4 yearly review of modern awards – payment of wages
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