By Jessie Poon, Lawyer
The Fair Work Commission has for the first time published data on the outcomes of general protection applications involving dismissal.
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By Mark Cox, Director and Miette Xamon, Law Clerk
Class action lawsuit. It’s a term you’ve heard enough on the news and one that you never want to be at the receiving end of as an employer. An employee class action lawsuit, sometimes called a class action settlement, is a legal proceeding allowing the claims of many individuals against the same defendant or defendants (generally an employer), arising out of the same, similar or related circumstances, to be conducted by a single representative or representatives.
By Gemma Little, Associate
Keeping employment records is your responsibility as an employer
Everyone knows that employers must keep employee records, right? Apparently not. Some employers have been caught out because they have either not kept adequate employee records, or not kept employee records at all. Read More
By Mark Cox, Director and Renae Harg, Senior Associate
Accessorial liability: if you are aware, you can be held liable
Company directors, human resource managers or other managers and accountants can be held accountable for contraventions of the Fair Work Act 2009 (FW Act). You need to be aware of the requirements under the Act and not turn a blind eye to breaches of the Act. According to the Fair Work Ombudsman, ‘Accessorial liability provisions allow us to hold anyone involved in a contravention accountable, even if the business has gone into liquidation.’ Read More
By Mark Cox, Director and Lauren Wright, Lawyer
Employer required to pay thousands in compensation to casual employee
A recent decision handed down by the Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia has resulted in heated discussion regarding long term casual employee rights. In WorkPac v Skene, despite being termed a ‘casual employee’ by his employer WorkPac, Mr Skene was found to be a permanent employee and awarded compensation (including interest) in lieu of annual leave entitlements. Read More
By Mark Cox, Director and Renae Harg, Senior Associate
Federal Court Ruling Highlights the Complexity of Terminating the Employment of an Employee with Mental Health Issues
The Federal Court ruling in Robinson v Western Union Business Solutions (Australia) Pty Ltd [2018] FCA 1913 highlights the complexities in terminating the employment of unwell employees, including employees with mental health issues. Read More
By Mark Cox, Director and Lauren Wright, Lawyer
UPDATED – 19 February 2019
In the employment law space, there have been growing calls for all Australian employees to have a minimum entitlement to take either paid or unpaid domestic violence leave. Read More
By Mark Cox, Director and Miette Xamon, Law Clerk
With the flexibility of information technology, working from home is easier than ever, and more popular for many, being associated with greater overall job satisfaction.
By Joanna Knoth, Senior Associate and Renae Harg, Senior Associate
Now that the festive season is over, employers can focus on the year ahead. What New Year’s resolutions are you making for your business?
Below are some practical New Year’s resolutions that may minimise your employment law risks.
By Nikita Barsby, Special Counsel and Gemma Little, Associate
What are your organisation’s New Year’s workplace relations resolutions?
The New Year presents a great opportunity to critically review your organisation’s workplace relations infrastructure and arrangements, to ensure that these are working to sufficiently protect the organisation’s interests.
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