All publications relating to ‘Employment’
Sexual Harassment case results in $100,000 awarded in damages
In brief — GLS v PLP (Human Rights) [2013] VCAT 221 A recent matter before the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) has resulted in a large award of damages to a female graduate lawyer who was sexually harassed during her practical legal training placement. Background VCAT suppressed the identities of the parties, referring to the…
Employees having Children
In Brief When employees have children (either via them or a partner giving birth or through adoption) there are a number of consequences for the employment space. Under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) employees can access unpaid parental leave and a number of other entitlements. There are also certain obligations for employers. Unpaid Parental…
Health & Safety Representatives: introduction to the workplace
In Brief Following on from our earlier article regarding the new Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW) (WHS Act), this article addresses the introduction of the Health & Safety Representative (‘HSR’) and how this impacts employers. HSR Roles & Functions Employers have an express duty to consult workers on WHS issues. HSRs represent…