Ignorance is bliss. However, when it comes to the law this is not so. Just because someone does not know the law does not discharge them of their liability for any breaches. This is so even for small business employers. Though small businesses are less likely to have the funds to employ or retain dedicated […]
Published 14 April 2020 Recently the Fair Work Commission held that interim anti-bullying orders are not a means by which an employee can prevent their termination in unfair circumstances until the anti-bullying application has been determined. Under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (the FW Act), the Fair Work Commission (the FWC) is able to issue anti-bullying orders […]
Being a working parent, whether it is full-time, part-time or as a casual, can be hard. There is the juggling act between an employee’s duties to their employer and wanting to give their children every opportunity and experience before they are too old to not like them anymore. In the workplace there are still some […]
Published 11 February 2020 Minimum employment periods are required for employees for coverage under the unfair dismissal provisions contained in Part 3-2 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (the FW Act). These are usually easily defined for permanent or part-time employees, but how are the employment periods considered for casual employees? Not all employees are protected […]
Published 31 January 2020 In this edition of our newsletter, we take a look at which modern awards are affected by the new annualised salary obligations and the potential operational impact on employers. Under the four yearly review of modern awards, the Fair Work Commission (the FWC) has rendered a decision last July that finalised […]
Published 9 December 2019 Falling asleep at the job may not seem like a valid reason for dismissal in most cases, however the Fair Work Commission has upheld the dismissal of a Ferry Master who fell asleep whilst on duty. In Sclater v Transdev Harbour City Ferries Pty Ltd [2019] FWC 7968, the Fair Work Commission […]