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Being a Small Business is no Excuse

Posted on April 21, 2020June 10, 2020 by Staff Writer

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…

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Why method of dismissal needs to be reviewed by the Commission

Posted on July 20, 2018July 20, 2018 by Staff Writer

According to a recent case of Ms Anita Cachia v Scobel Pty Ltd (2018) FWC 2648, the Fair Work Commission confirmed that employees should only be dismissed by phone, text or email in “rare circumstances”.

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