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is the final step if a situation cannot be resolved through the conciliation process and the application hasn’t been withdrawn.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.
In big news affecting many employers across the country, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) last week voted to increase the National Minimum Wage, together with all Modern Award minimum rates of pay, by 1.75%. This… Fair Work Commission announces 2020 Minimum Wage increase
Like car insurance, a dedicated savings account, or decent wet-weather gear, workplace policies are the business essentials you don’t fully appreciate until you need them. Workplace policies, at their most basic, are written documents that… Why Do We Need Tailored Workplace Policies?
Recently Fair Work has made changes to the Clerks – Private Sector Modern Award. These changes are to assist businesses to face the issues raised through the COVID–19 pandemic. One of the main temporary amendments… Temporary Award changes
Since the outbreak of COVID–19 we have fielded a lot of calls regarding leave and if it has changed any leave entitlements. At the time of writing this blog, it hasn’t, nor is there any… Paid or unpaid leave
One of the most common questions our team is being asked at the moment is “can I stand down employees?” If there’s no work for them to do, what are the rules? What are my… Can I Stand Down My Employees?
Imagine yourself in this situation – an employee invades your privacy by entering your personal residence in the morning before you commence work, storms down your hallway towards your bedroom, wakes you up and begins… Caravan park groundsman wins unfair dismissal case in unusual circumstances
The Answer Is Not as Simple as You May Think. First let’s address the legal definition of sexual harassment, in this case with thanks to the Australian Human Rights Commission. “Sexual harassment is an unwelcome… What is sexual harassment in the Workplace
My business is too small to worry about. It is amazing how many times this crops up when we first visit a business to discuss payments and entitlements that may or may not be due… It Will Never Happen to Me…Right?
