When is an Employee’s Resignation Freely Given? The Fair Work Commission has found that a carpenter who alleged he was forced to resign for his own safety...
Many potential employees will have a criminal record of some description. Under what circumstances can an employer take into account an employee’s criminal record in deciding on...
Recent revelations concerning Harvey Weinstein, the US film producer who has allegedly harassed multiple people for decades in the film industry, has raised the issue of sexual...
As of September 5, 2017, the Fair Work Amendment (Protecting Vulnerable Workers) Bill 2017 passed both Houses of Parliament. The Bill won’t become law until it receives...
Casuals: Conversion and payment of overtime For the past quarter of a century, Australia has been experiencing a trend towards casualisation of the workforce. Casual conversion clauses...
A recent case highlights that a genuine redundancy is a practical matter that will not easily be overturned by an employer’s non-compliance with technicalities. An employee has...
Tools to Encourage Award Adherence The Fair Work Ombudsman employs inspectors who have a range of investigatory powers, including the power to compel a person to produce...
Protecting freedom of association, protection from workplace right and relief for persons who have been victimised are the very important reasons behind general protections. Adverse action was...
At times, an employer will want to ‘trial’ an employee to see what they are like as an employee. What are the pitfalls and how can they...
At times, an employer may wish to demote an employee following counselling or discipline relating to a performance or conduct issue. It may also be the employee...
