Is unfriending a work colleague on Facebook actually workplace bullying?
In a recent ruling by the Fair Work Commission (FWC), a real-estate agent (Lisa Bird) who unfriended a colleague (Rachel Roberts) on Facebook after an argument was found to...
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Do I have to allow an employee to record a disciplinary meeting?
Over the last eight years, the proliferation of smartphones has led to an increase in employees recording meetings with management. The majority of smartphones now have built-in recording applications,...
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10 Rules for Executives to Follow When Confronted with a Disciplinary Meeting
Disciplinary meetings can be stressful and demanding for both executive employees and employers. Indeed, many employees have never had to attend a disciplinary meeting and many employers have never...
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Meal Breaks for Award Employees
How long is a meal break for Award Employees? This article provides a brief update on the status of meal breaks while at work for Award employees. Under Work...
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Transitional Provisions in Modern Awards (“Phasing” Penalty Rates)
This article should be read in conjunction with my previous article “Transitional Provisions in Modern Awards” written on 1 July 2010. This article focuses on how to phase in...
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Transitional Provisions in Modern Awards
From 1 July 2010, transitional provisions that are contained within most Modern Awards commence for most national system employers and employees. However, if you have only just become a...
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