New employment related thresholds
A number of employment related financial thresholds are indexed annually each 1 July. Below is a summary of some important…
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Rash employee exits: a genuine departure or mistaken resignation?
Where an employee freely and willingly resigns from a job, the unfair dismissal provisions of the Fair Work Act 2009…
Employers put on notice of the application and extended coverage of the Miscellaneous Award 2010
Employers are reminded to be very cautious when attempting to classify their junior or low-paid employees as “award free“. In…
Failing to renew a maximum term contract: can an unfair dismissal claim now be made?
Following a recent significant decision by the Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission, employees who cease employment at the…
Internal or external investigation?
The difficult decision of whether to undertake an internal or external investigation Employers regularly deal with allegations of inappropriate or…
From office to bedroom – Romantic relationships in the workplace
There has recently been significant media attention concerning certain high profile executives having “inappropriate relationships” with employees within their organisations….