by JFM Team | Nov 24, 2022
What is a Performance Improvement Plan? Simply put, a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) is a document that sets out what the problem is with your employee’s performance and what they can to do improve it. The actions or behaviour that can be addressed by a PIP may...
by JFM Team | Nov 24, 2022
Workplace bullying can take many forms including, in some instances, a Performance Improvement Plan implemented by an employer to address issues with an employee’s behaviour in the workplace. In what circumstances is a Performance Improvement Plan considered...
by JFM Team | Mar 9, 2022
Workplace disputes often centre on whether someone is an employee or an independent contractor. What is the difference and why does it matter? Participants in the workforce generally do so either as employees or independent contractors. Whether the law sees you as an...
by JFM Team | Sep 24, 2021
Background For an employer, being able to correctly identify an employee as a casual employee or a permanent part-time employee is important because permanent employees have a right to leave entitlements and access to unfair dismissal laws and redundancy payments. By...
by JFM Team | Jul 20, 2021
Employee resignations may occur in the ordinary course of business. However, in high conflict employment relationships it can sometimes be difficult to determine what constitutes an effective resignation and what is a dismissal. Dealing with employee resignations can...
by JFM Team | Feb 17, 2021
If you have been asked to attend a compulsory performance meeting it is likely that you are feeling anxious about having to explain yourself to your employer in a way that preserves your reputation (and possibly even your job). Receiving criticism from your boss or...
