An unfair dismissal payout can be costly

An unfair dismissal payout can be costly

A case from 2018 highlights several problems connected with dismissal of employees, and led to a costly unfair dismissal payout for employers. The case was that of Knutson v Chesson Pty Ltd. Chesson P/L trades as PayPerClick and specialises in performance-based...

Are you aware of unfair dismissal rights for casual workers?

On 23 January 2020, the Fair Work Commission passed down a re-determination in the matter of Angele Chandler v Bed Bath N’ Table Pty Ltd, allowing for casual employees meeting certain criteria to have access to unfair dismissal remedies. Ms Chandler was employed as a...
Will strata by-laws be needed for your renovations?

Will strata by-laws be needed for your renovations?

What are by-laws in a strata plan? By-laws are a set of registered rules that governs a strata plan. By-laws contain rules on the expected behaviour of owners and their occupants, noise, vehicles, obstruction of common property, damage to lawns and plants on common...