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Set offs in fair work law Part 2

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· Sunday, March 31st, 2019

On 29 March 2019 I posted a piece about the doctrine of set off in fair work law. The following…

The doctrine of set off in fair work law

Posted by Fair Work Legal Advice

· Friday, March 29th, 2019

The doctrine of set off is an intriguing one in employment law. At its basest it involves a consideration of…

Offsetting award entitlements

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· Sunday, August 26th, 2018

I am often asked about the law which applies to employers endeavouring to set off award entitlements against other payments…

The doctrine of set off in employment law; Part 2

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· Tuesday, October 3rd, 2017

Yesterday I posted a blog about what is required by Australian law to permit an employer to set off or…

Setting off or absorbing award entitlements Part 1

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· Monday, October 2nd, 2017

It is quite common for an employer and an employee to reach an agreement that the employer will pay the…

Setting off award entitlements

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· Friday, July 28th, 2017

There is nothing quite so complicated as the doctrine of set off which allows employers in certain circumstances to set…

Over-award payments and the doctrine of set off

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· Monday, April 24th, 2017

One of the frequent issues which arises in an employment disputes is whether an employer is entitled to set off…

Annualised salaries and setting off award entitlements

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· Tuesday, October 18th, 2016

Another case has emerged as a beacon for those employers who seek to achieve award compliance by paying employees annualised…

Setting off award entitlements against total remuneration; when permitted?

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· Monday, October 10th, 2016

The question of the degree to which an employer may “set off” other matters against particular claims was relatively recently…

Set offs Part 1

Posted by Fair Work Legal Advice

· Monday, August 8th, 2016

Set offs Part 1 The legitimacy of set offs is a difficult concept. A set off in this context arises…

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