Have You Suffered Unfair Performance Management?

Have You Suffered Unfair Performance Management?

Performance management is often carried out when an employee is underperforming or doing their job in an improper manner. Not working to the expected standard, not adhering to workplace policies and disruptive behaviour can all warrant an employee being performance...
How Record Keeping Can Help You With Underpayment Claims

How Record Keeping Can Help You With Underpayment Claims

New laws tested by the Fair Work Ombudsman mean that good record keeping can help considerably in determining the outcome of underpayment claims. The Protecting Vulnerable Workers’ Act, introduced in 2017, amended the Fair Work Act to increase protections for...
Why does my contract have a restraint of trade clause?

Why does my contract have a restraint of trade clause?

The restraint of trade clause came about because many employers are worried that their employees will leave their business to work for a competitor, or start up a rival business and take their employees, clients and suppliers with them. A restraint clause is only...
What Do I Do About An Unfair Written Warning At Work?

What Do I Do About An Unfair Written Warning At Work?

Disputes and misconduct in a workplace can be very distressing and present particular challenges.  Do you feel you have received an unfair written warning at work? Do you know what your rights are? It is important that you are aware of the complaint and that you are...