The top five mistakes employers make when terminating employment: No.1 Giving inadequate notice
When dismissing a full-time or part-time employee — other than one being dismissed for serious misconduct – the Fair Work Act…
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The top five mistakes employers make when terminating employment: No.2 Incorrect termination pay
The rules on termination pay are extremely complex and it is no surprise that this is an area where errors…
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Workplace Relationships: The Legal Position
With recent developments in Australian politics, and the continued focus on the international #MeToo movement, a topic that is presently being…
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Long service leave and resignation because of “domestic or other pressing necessity”
IntroductionAn issue which arises from time to time is, whether long service leave is payable where an employee leaves their…
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Lack of procedural fairness doesn’t necessarily mean unfair dismissal
In articles and presentations on unfair dismissal the importance of procedural fairness is a recurring theme. This reflects sections 387 (b) and…
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Principal Contractors: The Rules of Engagement
The role of principal contractor is critical in managing the work health and safety risks on construction projects. Even so…
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Sexual Harassment in the Post-Weinstein Age What’s Next for Employers?
The Post-Weinstein Age The downfall of one-time Hollywood heavyweight Harvey Weinstein is increasingly looking like a seminal event, causing a paradigm shift in…
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Quirks in modern awards #4: No overtime rates for casuals in the Horticulture Award 2010
The majority of employees in Australia are covered by an industry / occupation specific modern award. Whilst many of the…
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Quirks in modern awards #1: One month’s notice of termination under the Professional Employees Award
The majority of employees in Australia are covered by an industry / occupation specific modern award. Whilst many of the…
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Quirks in modern awards #2: Five or six weeks’ annual leave under the Nurses Award 2010
The majority of employees in Australia are covered by an industry / occupation specific modern award. Whilst many of the…
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