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  • Article

    Insights into general protection claims in the Fair Work Commission

    The FWC has, for the first time, published data on the outcomes of general protection applications involving dismissal.
    AustraliaEmployment and HR
    MDC Legal
    MDC Legal
  • Article

    Is Saying “I Quit” In The Heat Of The Moment An Effective Resignation?

    When an employee says "I quit" during a heated workplace exchange, does it constitute a legally binding resignation? A recent Fair Work Commission decision examines the critical distinction between emotional outbursts and genuine resignations, highlighting the employer's duty to clarify an employee's true intentions before treating such statements as final.
    AustraliaEmployment and HR
    Carroll & O'Dea
    Carroll & O'Dea
Article

Is your notice of termination effective?

When preparing termination letters, it is important that employers specify the date that the employment will end.
AustraliaEmployment and HR
Holding Redlich
Holding Redlich
  • Article

    Lack of specialised human resources staff will not excuse procedural failures in dismissing an employee

    If procedural fairness is not applied during the disciplinary process, a dismissal may be unfair, even if valid reasons.
    AustraliaEmployment and HR
    Clayton Utz
    Clayton Utz
  • Article

    Limited range of disciplinary options available to employers

    The FWC found that employee dismissal was not an appropriate disciplinary response for a single instance of misconduct.
    AustraliaEmployment and HR
    Colin Biggers & Paisley
    Colin Biggers & Paisley
  • Article

    NSW Government Bulletin: The mandatory criteria in unfair dismissal applications

    Recent unfair dismissal case provides lessons for employers to consider when dealing with dismissals.
    AustraliaEmployment and HR
    Holding Redlich
    Holding Redlich
  • Article

    Out of hours conduct – Employee reinstated after drink driving charge

    This unfair dismissal decision highlights limits of an employer's power to discipline employees for out of hours conduct.
    AustraliaEmployment and HR
    People + Culture Strategies
    People + Culture Strategies
  • Article

    Out of hours employee misconduct - when is it a workplace issue?

    The line between conduct that may be said to have taken place within or outside the workplace is often quite blurry.
    AustraliaEmployment and HR
    DLA Piper Australia
    DLA Piper Australia
  • Article

    "Poisonous Employee" Wins Claim Of Adverse Action

    This recent Federal Circuit Court decision reminds us of the need for employers to ensure that redundancies are implemented on the basis of genuine operational reasons.
    AustraliaEmployment and HR
    Vincent Young
    Vincent Young
  • Article

    Principals Will Pay the Price Now If the Contract Was Unfair Then

    As a result of the decision in Keldote v Riteway Transport [2010] FMCA 394 (16 June 2010) (Keldote), companies will need to pay attention to questions of ‘fairness’ in the terms on which they engage independent contractors.
    AustraliaEmployment and HR
    Norton Rose Fulbright Australia
    Norton Rose Fulbright Australia
  • Article

    Qantas outsourcing heading to High Court as airline loses appeal

    Qantas may be liable for huge court fees and payouts to sacked workers, and penalties for sacking them illegally.
    AustraliaEmployment and HR
    Stacks Law Firm
    Stacks Law Firm
  • Article

    Real reasons for adverse action – is the law changing?

    We discuss Australian Rail, Tram and Bus Industry Union v Australian Western Railroad Pty Ltd.
    AustraliaEmployment and HR
    Holding Redlich
    Holding Redlich
  • Article

    Revisiting the limits of unfair dismissal claims: when is a contract expiry a dismissal?

    Recent decision demonstrates the risks associated with multiple time-limited contracts.
    AustraliaEmployment and HR
    Piper Alderman
    Piper Alderman
  • Article

    Taking leave after a natural disaster

    Employers in south-east Queensland may face two significant employment issues arising out of the recent floods: whether to pay staff who are unable to come to work or who wish to attend to their homes or properties affected by the floods; and whether to pay staff who can come to work but whose workplaces are affected by the floods.
    AustraliaEmployment and HR
    DLA Piper Australia
    DLA Piper Australia
  • Article

    Terminating employees for redundancy: make sure the dismissal is not unfair

    Even if there is a solid business case for an employee redundancy, you should consult the employee about the redundancy.
    AustraliaEmployment and HR
    Colin Biggers & Paisley
    Colin Biggers & Paisley
  • Article

    Termination hits a bump in the road - procedural fairness necessary in employee safety investigations

    Employers must ensure that any employee investigation is conducted with consistent standards and procedural fairness.
    AustraliaEmployment and HR
    Sparke Helmore Lawyers
    Sparke Helmore Lawyers
  • Article

    Termination of employment by SMS fails the fairness text

    In two recent unfair dismissal decisions, the FWC has rejected the practice of terminating employment by text message.
    AustraliaEmployment and HR
    Swaab Attorneys
    Swaab Attorneys
  • Article

    Working from home: Employer not required to supply desk

    The case provides guidance on complying with workplace health and safety requirements through an unfair dismissal lens.
    AustraliaEmployment and HR
    People + Culture Strategies
    People + Culture Strategies
  • Article

    Workplace scandals: some lessons for employers

    Article examines 2 recent scandals and identifies some lessons for employers when investigating workplace complaints.
    AustraliaEmployment and HR
    Bartier Perry Solicitors
    Bartier Perry Solicitors
  • Article

    Comcare v Banerji [2019] HCA 23 - APS Code of Conduct

    This High Court decision found the public servant's public political comments were in breach of the APS Code of Conduct.
    AustraliaGovernment, Public Sector
    Norton Rose Fulbright Australia
    Norton Rose Fulbright Australia
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