If you are restructuring your business and making a position redundant
… make sure that you are aware of the consequences of doing so or you may find yourself in a situation where the dismissed employee can bring a claim...
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Sham contracts (Employee v Contractor) and a recent High Court decision
The Decision The High Court of Australia handed down a decision with the effect that an “employer” cannot avoid the sham contracting provisions in the Fair Work Act simply...
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What are valid reasons for a family emergency when giving employees carer’s leave?
Since 2010, the National Employment Standards (NES) have applied to all employees covered by the national workplace relations system. Regardless of any terms outlined in agreements, awards and employment...
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Unfair Dismissal Maximum Compensation Explained
The preferred method of resolving an unfair dismissal claim, under the unfair dismissal provisions of the Fair Work Act 2009, is the reinstatement of the employee (which includes back-pay)...
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6 Ways To Improve Employee Attendance
Employee Absenteeism – What can you do about it? Excessive absenteeism can be costly for business in terms of both replacement costs and lost productivity. If not managed properly,...
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If I pay my employees above-award rates, do I still have to pay penalties
If I pay my employees above-award rates, do I still have to pay penalties, allowances, loadings and overtime rates due to them under a modern award? Many employers pay...
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ALERT: Casual employee entitled to annual leave
A recent decision of the Full Court of the Federal Court, WorkPac Pty Ltd v Skene FCAFC 131, throws the concept of “casual employee” into a state of uncertainty...
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Casual Conversion Clause
From 1 October 2018 be aware of the casual conversion clause in modern awards which may affect your rights and obligations if you have casual employees On and from...
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Should I put an employee on Gardening Leave following resignation?
Is it wise to place an employee on Gardening Leave following the employee’s resignation? What is gardening leave? Gardening leave is when an employee is directed to not attend...
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Are you entitled to annual leave?
Court determines employee is entitled to annual leave and notice payment after so called ‘casual’ employment is found to be permanent Employers who engage employees as casuals, need to...
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