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    Employers should exercise caution when dismissing during probationary period

    Warning to employers to consider the importance of timing if dismissing an employee during probation.
    AustraliaEmployment and HR
    Coleman Greig Lawyers
    Coleman Greig Lawyers
  • Article

    Employment Update: Further Changes To Unfair Dismissal Law

    The Rudd Labor Government shows all the signs that it is determined to implement the industrial relations policies it went to the election with.
    AustraliaEmployment and HR
    Carroll & O'Dea
    Carroll & O'Dea
  • Article

Extended stand down powers under JobKeeper 2.0

JobKeeper 2.0 updated – partial stand down powers, flexible work agreements & things to be aware of.
AustraliaEmployment and HR
Madgwicks
Madgwicks
  • Article

    Fair Work Commission endorses approach to dismiss injured employee

    FWC endorsed approach taken by HR Department to dismiss an employee who could not perform the inherent requirements of her role.
    AustraliaEmployment and HR
    McCullough Robertson
    McCullough Robertson
  • Article

    Federal Court delivers historic $90 million fine to Qantas for 1,820 illegal dismissals

    This case further emphasises how broadly adverse action and workplace rights can be defined under the FWA.
    AustraliaEmployment and HR
    Cooper Grace Ward
    Cooper Grace Ward
  • Article

    Federal Court rejects employer’s evidence and finds employer took unlawful adverse action

    The judge determined that the employee's industrial activities was the most significant factor influencing the employer.
    AustraliaEmployment and HR
    Holding Redlich
    Holding Redlich
  • Article

    Forklift operator not unfairly dismissed for breach of ‘zero tolerance' drug and alcohol policy

    An employee who smoked cannabis before work was not unfairly dismissed for breach of the employer's zero tolerance policy.
    AustraliaEmployment and HR
    Cooper Grace Ward
    Cooper Grace Ward
  • Article

    Four prohibited reasons your employer cannot take adverse action against you for

    The general protections provisions in the Fair Work Act 2009 protect the rights of Australian employees.
    AustraliaEmployment and HR
    Jewell Hancock Employment Lawyers
    Jewell Hancock Employment Lawyers
  • Article

    "I had cancer and they sacked me. That's disability discrimination". Which case won?

    Discusses recent case where the employee brought proceedings against the employer, alleging discrimination on the basis of disability. Who won?
    AustraliaEmployment and HR
    Stacks Law Firm
    Stacks Law Firm
  • Article

    Indemnity costs ordered against employee in hopeless unfair dismissal claim

    The employee paid indemnity costs to the employer because of his imprudent and delinquent conduct during the proceedings.
    AustraliaEmployment and HR
    Cooper Grace Ward
    Cooper Grace Ward
  • Article

    Intellectual freedom and serious misconduct: The Free Speech decision

    This ruling sets up the potential of a High Court ruling on terminating employees on the basis of their public comments.
    AustraliaEmployment and HR
    People + Culture Strategies
    People + Culture Strategies
  • Article

    Is downloading confidential work documents on personal devices grounds for dismissal?

    In the circumstances, the QIRC held that downloading work documents to a personal device was a valid reason for dismissal.
    AustraliaEmployment and HR
    Jewell Hancock Employment Lawyers
    Jewell Hancock Employment Lawyers
  • Article

    Israel Folaus case is simple, once you look past the distractions

    Article discusses Folaus case & highlights that employers carry no legal or moral obligation to provide employment to anyone.
    AustraliaEmployment and HR
    Marque Lawyers
    Marque Lawyers
  • Article

    Jurisdictional objection failed because of family & domestic violence situation of employee

    The Commission granted an extension of time because the chain of events and evidence showed exceptional circumstances.
    AustraliaEmployment and HR
    Coleman Greig Lawyers
    Coleman Greig Lawyers
  • Article

    Key changes to workplace laws take effect

    Employers should be aware of, and seek advice about, these changes to workplace laws that commenced on 1 July 2019.
    AustraliaEmployment and HR
    Colin Biggers & Paisley
    Colin Biggers & Paisley
  • Article

    Labour hire agreement justified termination of employment

    The labour hire employer was in fact fulfilling a contractual obligation to remove the employee from the worksite.
    AustraliaEmployment and HR
    DWF (Australia)
    DWF (Australia)
  • Article

    Mental illness in the workplace: a cautionary tale for employers

    This case highlights the challenges employers face when managing employees suffering from legitimate mental disabilities.
    AustraliaEmployment and HR
    Cooper Grace Ward
    Cooper Grace Ward
  • Article

    Minimum wage increases and other changes affecting workplaces from 1 July

    The changes affect minimum wages, unfair dismissal, breaches of the Fair Work Act and superannuation contributions.
    AustraliaEmployment and HR
    DibbsBarker
    DibbsBarker
  • Article

    Not quite out of the danger zone: Extending time limits for unfair dismissal claims

    Lately, the FWC has been granting extensions to employees who have been delayed in making a claim because of illness.
    AustraliaEmployment and HR
    Sparke Helmore Lawyers
    Sparke Helmore Lawyers
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    Outer-limit contracts no longer a sure thing

    Drafters of outer-limit contracts should refer to the principles discussed in this case when drafting these contracts.
    AustraliaEmployment and HR
    DWF (Australia)
    DWF (Australia)
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