by JFM Team | Jun 21, 2018
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced action against Foodora in the Federal Court. The Ombudsman has argued that Foodora’s characterisation of three drivers as contractors was misconceived, as they should have properly been characterised as employees of Foodora. This...
by JFM Team | May 10, 2018
For every job role there is a minimum rate of pay or salary which you are entitled to. Any figure under that minimum entitlement means you’re underpaid at work, and you are entitled to that difference. How do I check my minimum entitlements? You can check your...
by JFM Team | May 8, 2018
An employer does not have a legal right to dismiss an employee because they have exercised a workplace right to take leave. Our law states that disciplinary procedures need to be fair and reasonable therefore, terminating an employee on leave or who is temporarily...
by JFM Team | May 7, 2018
Workers are not independent contractors unless they work as ‘entrepreneurs owning and operating a separate business’. Is your employer ‘sham contracting’ its’ own employees? Why does it matter if you’re a contractor or employee?...
by JFM Team | May 6, 2018
Did you know that even after an employment ends, an employee is still legally bound against disclosing confidential information that has been obtained in the course of their employment? Our employment Lawyers here at JFM Law, recommend that each employment contract...
