Can a Contractor Make An Unfair Dismissal Claim?
The short answer is “Yes” if the employer doesn’t follow the letter of the contract and/or has a poorly worded contract. Here’s what happened in Newton v Lendlease Engineering Pty … Read more
Know your Responsibilities
Ho Ho. Oh No!
Work Christmas parties! It’s when management and staff get together for a few drinks and some fun. But it’s the relaxed, informal atmosphere of the work Christmas party that can … Read more
Five Tips to Manage Christmas Holiday Shut Downs
For many industries, the Christmas-New Year period can be so quiet it makes sense to shut down operations. Here are 5 tips to help you manage your Christmas holiday shut … Read more
Why Are Your Staff Working At Home?
If staff are regularly taking work home to “catch up”, you may be contravening the Fair Work Act – even if you haven’t asked them to do this work at … Read more
Calling An Employee “Casual” Doesn’t Mean They Are
Calling an employee “a casual” in their employment contract doesn’t mean they are. In fact a recent landmark Federal Court case examined when an employee is deemed to be casual … Read more
From Our Desk
From Our Desk – Real Situations, Real Clients One of our clients was recently taken to the Fair Work Commission by an employee. This employee was paid above award rates … Read more
Missed A Super Guarantee Payment? Take Advantage Of The Amnesty
In late June, the House of Representatives passed retrospective legislation giving employers Amnesty for missed super guarantee payments. It’s expected the bill will pass the Senate to become law. The … Read more
Millions Of Reasons You Need To Care!
One in six working-age people have a mental health condition so chances are, you will need to deal with it! Failing your legal obligations will cost you dearly with large … Read more
Myth Busting! Top Three Myths For Employing Young Workers
Young workers may not have much work experience but they have the same rights as any other worker. Unfortunately, there are a few myths around employing young people. Here’s what … Read more
Ignorance Will Hurt Your Hip Pocket
Late last year the Protecting Vulnerable Workers Act 2017 was passed which significantly increases penalties for employers who fail to comply with their obligations. For example, companies can receive penalties … Read more