by JFM Team | Jan 21, 2019
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...
by JFM Team | Jan 9, 2019
Has your working environment become unbearable, the end of your career seems imminent or you simply want to quit your job without notice? Before making any hasty decisions, it is important that you know how to resign. You should review your employment contract to...
by JFM Team | Dec 14, 2018
Attending a compulsory meeting at work can be both intimidating and challenging. As an employee, you have the right to have a support person or a representative at the meeting with you. Your employer is not obliged to offer you a support person. However, pursuant to s...
by JFM Team | Nov 20, 2018
Underpayment is unfortunately common in Australia. Many employees are underpaid based on their statutory entitlements. A recent report uncovered how common underpayment is amongst international people living in Australia, especially backpackers and international...
by JFM Team | Oct 22, 2018
The Fair Work Commission has recently handed down a decision which provides increased access to unfair dismissal claims by casual workers. Particularly those employees engaged in the labour hire industry. In the case of Robert Smith v Goldfields People Hire Pty Ltd...
by JFM Team | Oct 5, 2018
Unfair dismissal claims, bullying applications and general protections claims may mean you could be appearing before the Fair Work Commission. The Fair Work Commission is a workplace relations tribunal whose key responsibility is to hear and adjudicate disputes...