Employer aces unfair dismissal claim by "Tennis Tragic"
Posted on November 05, 2015
As summer approaches, employers can expect an influx of leave applications for various sporting and social events. However, a recent…
Posted on November 05, 2015
As summer approaches, employers can expect an influx of leave applications for various sporting and social events. However, a recent…
Posted on November 04, 2015
Recently a client contacted me after receiving a letter from lawyers representing the Business Software Alliance (BSA). The BSA is an…
Posted on October 08, 2015
The case of Roberts v VIEW Launceston & Ors [2015] FWC 6556 involved Ms Roberts filing an application pursuant to section 789FC of the…
Posted on September 25, 2015
Following the State Budget on 18 June 2015, the Statutes Amendment and Repeal (Budget 2015) Bill 2015 was introduced to State Parliament.…
Posted on September 24, 2015
We often meet with clients who are frustrated with an employee, and commonly they ask: “can’t I just performance manage him/her out of my…
Posted on September 10, 2015
A recent decision of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia has seen a company fined $29,640 for failing to keep employee records and…
Posted on August 27, 2015
Earlier this month, 56 stevedores based in Sydney and 41 stevedores based in Brisbane received a text message from their employers, Sydney…
Posted on August 20, 2015
The case of McKie v Munir Al-Hasani & Kenoss Contractors Pty Ltd [2015] ACTIC 1 related to a fatal safety incident on 23 March 2012.…
Posted on August 14, 2015
Consultation has commenced on the new Local Nuisance and Litter Control Bill. The Bill aims to provide clearer parameters for Local…
Posted on August 13, 2015
Last week, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) published its first substantive decision in respect of an application by two employees to stop…