FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FAIR WORK AMENDMENT BILL PASSED INTO LAW
FOR THE FIRST TIME THERE IS A DEFINITION OF CASUAL EMPLOYMENT WRITTEN INTO THE FAIR WORK ACT Over recent weeks the Federal Government has been trying to make changes to the Fair Work Act and get them through both houses of Parliament. As is often the case it doesn’t...
Jobkeeper 2.0: What you need to know
Need help making sense of Jobkeeper? Find out how Assurance HR can help. Call 1800 577 515 As a business owner you’re probably aware that the Jobkeeper scheme finishes in a couple of days (Monday, September 28th) and Jobkeeper 2.0 will begin in its place for...
Genuine Redundancy, or Not Addressing the Issue: the importance of doing things right.
A recent case heard by the Fair Work Commission highlights clearly the importance of communication in the workplace and following all guidelines to the letter. Confrontation can be difficult. Many people find it easier to keep the peace rather than address something...
Carer’s leave
Dealing with employees and carer’s leave can be tricky. At times it’s a simple situation, “my kid has a cold and can’t go to school, can I take the day off?” and other times things are a lot more personal, complicated, and emotionally laden. It’s important to be aware...
Family and Domestic Violence leave
Domestic violence is a horrible situation, and a very real one for millions of Australians. Examples of domestic violence include violent, threatening or other abusive behaviour by an employee’s close relative that seeks to coerce or control the employee, and/or...
What to expect at a hearing
An unfair dismissal hearing (or a determinative conference) is the final step if a situation cannot be resolved through the conciliation process and the application hasn’t been withdrawn. This is a legal proceeding that results in a clear outcome that must be upheld....
The end of proceedings
As we’ve said previously, every unfair dismissal case is unique, and every story a different one. The possible outcomes from a hearing or conference will also depend on the type of matter that’s being dealt with. If your case progresses to a conference or hearing,...
Unfair dismissal next step: conciliation
If an unfair dismissal claim is lodged against you as an employer, the next step is for you to respond to the claim. You’ll be sent a copy of the claim in writing, and you’ll have an opportunity to present your side of the story, also in writing. Your written...
Why a claim may be lodged against you
Letting go of an employee is a big decision, and not one to be taken lightly. An employee has the right to lodge an unfair dismissal claim if they feel that the reason they were fired was “harsh, unjust, or unreasonable”, was not consistent with the Small Business...
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