Dismissal and Termination
Personal Transactions at Work: Navigating Employer-Employee Boundaries
Navigating Employer-Employee Boundaries In a recent ruling by the Fair Work Commission (FWC), a small business employer faced a contentious case involving the dismissal of an employee for engaging in personal transactions during business hours. The incident, which unfolded at a car dealership, underscored critical issues of employee conduct and employer rights under the Small Business Fair Dismissal Code.
FWC Rules Early Notice of Contract End as Dismissal: A Wake-Up Call for Employers
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) recently issued a pivotal ruling that early notice of non-renewal for a fixed-term contract can indeed be regarded as dismissal. This landmark decision, in the case of Warren George Francis v. Volunteer Marine Rescue Assoc Qld Inc [2024] FWC 978, highlights the critical need for employers to handle contract terminations with heightened diligence and care.
Final Pay and Required Notice
Final Pay Final Pay is what an employer owes an employee upon employment ending. It is an employer’s obligation to pay the employee any: Outstanding wages for hours that the employee has worked;Any penalty rates or allowances that the employee is entitled to in...
Termination of Employment
What is it? Termination of employment is when an employee’s employment ceases with an employer, as the employee resigns or they are dismissed. It is critical that termination is handled sensitively within a consistent approach, with employers following Termination...
