RE-INSTATEMENT ISSUES
A worker seeking reinstatement will have another opportunity to have his unfair dismissal application heard, after a full bench quashed Deputy President Boyce’s decision made earlier this year. The Active Crane Hire worker was dismissed on the spot when his yard manager …
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR DIRECTOR JEREMY AND HIS ITHAKA MEDIA GROUP
Last Friday Jeremy hosted us to the opening of the Masters Series for the Western Australian Symphony Orchestra: Music of the Ecstasy at the Perth Concert Hall. It was an inspiring night of classical music featuring the works of Weber, Brahms, Strauss …
AUSTRALIAN HUMAN RIGHTS ACT PROPOSAL LAUNCHED
This week the Australian Human Rights Commission launched a model for a proposed Human Rights Act in Australia. We are one of the only liberal democracies without a Charter of Human Rights. The right to work is one such human right. The …
Everything You Need to Know About Casual Employees
Australia has always been a proponent of satisfactory workplace practices. This was cemented by the Fair Work Act 2009, which is the country’s primary legislation that aims to protect employee rights. This piece of legislation basically sets the standards for optimal working …
Comcare and Seacare: Make a Claim for Workers’ Compensation
Injuries or illnesses can be sustained at work, even with health and safety precautions in place. Workers who have a work-related physical or psychological injury or illness may be eligible to receive compensation or other entitlements under the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation …
How To Handle and Dismiss Role Redundancies in Your Company
Role redundancy happens when you no longer need a particular role in your business, but an employee currently fills it. That can be a challenging situation, especially because no one wants to be in this position. Whether you’re delivering or receiving the …
Wrongful Termination in Australia: What You Need to Know
Have you been fired unfairly from your job? Or have you been compelled to leave the office by your employer? In this case, you can apply for unfair dismissal to help you get the compensation you deserve. However, before you do so, …
Working on Fair Grounds: Knowing Your Rights Under the Fair Work Act
THE NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS (NES) Gone are the days when people would work under tyrants disguised as business tycoons. The workplace throughout the world now recognises the importance of caring for their employees; that’s why Australia’s Fair Work Act 2009 ensures everyone …
Know Your Rights: Workplace Investigations in Australia
In any workplace, certain issues concerning worker’s compensation, bullying, salary disputes, and termination can sometimes lead to legal action if the issue wasn’t resolved properly. One such issue is when someone becomes terminated as a result of a biased investigation in the …
Unfair or Wrongful Dismissal – The Differences
No one ever wants to lose their jobs, especially if they aren’t the ones who made the decision. Unfortunately, there are rights that companies can exercise, and firing employees on specific grounds is one of them. However, not all dismissals are fair …
