How can employers select employees for redundancies without exposing themselves to unfair dismissal claims?
Unfair Dismissal
Hassle Free Christmas Parties
With the silly season in full swing, it’s a great time of year to celebrate and reward the great work that employees do throughout the year, although what happens though if an employee misbehaves?
$1.3 Million Payout
An Adverse Action Claim lodged on behalf of a drill rig operator who was wrongfully stood down from his employment, has led to Hail Creek Coal Pty Ltd being ordered by the Federal Court of Australia to pay almost $1.3 million in compensation to the worker.
Dismissal following Temporary Absence for Medical Surgery deemed Unfair
turned_in_notEmployment Law, Unfair Dismissal
A recent decision of the Fair Work Commission (Mr Koichi Yokohata v Lidco Oregon Australia Pty Ltd [2015] FWC 5680) serves as a reminder that an employee’s temporary absence from work because of illness or injury is not a valid reason for their dismissal.
A “Heat of the Moment” – Resignation Requires Confirmation
The law surrounding unfair dismissal in Australia is plenty. Avenues are afforded to employees in order to ensure that their employment is not terminated harshly, unjustly or unreasonably.
Prosecution reliance on previous convictions: Case study Constable SJ Miers v Blewett [2013] QCA 23
turned_in_notEnforcement of Judgments, Unfair Dismissal
A person’s criminal history can have a significant impact on many aspects of your daily life; from your ability to obtain visas to travel overseas, employment opportunities with both private and government agencies to restrictions for the possession of your firearms.
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Tip’s for co-parenting after separation
Identification Requirements for property transactions- Discretionary trusts – what happens with the assets in the trust when you die?
Government addresses REIQ concerns over new tenancy laws Bill
Expansion of Macrossan & Amiet
Promotion Announcement
False Comments on Facebook results in order for damages
