Misconduct allegations – can we dismiss immediately?
Is an employer obligated to make an investigation into allegations of misconduct or can it proceed immediately to dismissal? Q: One of our employees has made…
Month: August 2020
Fair Work Australia declares wage Increase from 1 July 2012
On 1 June 2012 Fair Work Australia increased the minimum wage by 2.9%, to $606.40 a week — a rise of $17.10 from the previous…
10 Tips for Small Business to comply with new WHS legislation
Occupational Health And Safety (OHS) Laws Are Undergoing Their Biggest Overhaul In A Generation With The Introduction Of Nationally Harmonised Legislation In 2012. Here’s What…
Worker’s out-of-town sex injury compensable: Judge
The injuries sustained by a worker while having sex on a work trip were found to be compensable by the Federal Court, which determined that…
Employee to pay $188,500 for post-employment breach
A Vic man will have to pay almost $188,500 to his former employer, after he breached a post-employment clause in his contract that prohibited him…
Australia’s Top Employers
Move over, Google – constructions product provider Hilti is the top employer in the country based on human resources consulting firm Aon Hewitt’s new Best…
Casual employment to permanent — a right?
The rules around an employee’s entitlement to be made a permanent employee after working a period of casual employment should be checked in the relevant…
Our First Member’s Feedback!
I asked for feedback from our first member, and this is what I received: Mount Isa City Council employees 200 people not including contractors. I…
Some tips preventing adverse action claims
Be very clear about your reasons for taking action against an employee, and be able to prove them — to minimise the prospect of adverse…
Sham Contract?
Sham contracting is an attempt by an employer to misrepresent or disguise an employment relationship as an independent contracting arrangement. Employers may do this to…
