WARNING: If you employ casual staff, it is crucial that you understand how recent updates in legislation and case law will impact your business. Read on to find out more about the changes.
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Warning about Work Functions
Given the silly season is approaching again, we thought it timely to remind our readers of the potentially serious dangers that can be created by work functions and behaviour that occurs outside of the “office”. In this article we review a case relating to conduct after a work function, which led to a total payment […]
Paying the Price for Poor Documentation
We often hear from clients about their concerns as to how to properly approach dismissals. One of our key areas of advice is the importance of documentation. In this article we examine the approach of the Fair Work Commission to this area, by looking at an example of an unfair dismissal claim that was upheld on the basis [...]
Disorganisation Leads to $47,000 Fine
Sometimes it really doesn’t pay to be disorganised in business, particularly when you are dealing with our courts or regulatory authorities. A Melbourne gym and its former director learnt this the hard way* when the business and the former director together suffered total fines of $47,000 from the Fair Work Commission – acting as a [...]
“Workplace” Clarified by Sexual Harassment Case
In a recent decision, the Federal Court held that the term “a workplace” is broad and may include a range of venues and locations, depending upon the surrounding circumstances and the conduct of workplace participants. This case is a reminder to employees and employers of the need to keep professional and personal relationships separate. In [...]
