Changes to the Fair Work Act and what this means for employers
The industrial landscape has changed dramatically since the introduction of sweeping changes to employee entitlements in the latest amendments to the Fair Work Act, 2009 (Cth). What do employers need to know? In December 2022, the Albanese Government introduced the...Employment Law: General Protections
Join our JFM Law team as we answer your FAQs about General Protections. Transcript What is a general protections claim? The general protections claim is a type of claim that an employee can make if they believe that their employer has taken adverse action against them...Employment Law: Bullying and Harassment
Join our JFM Law team as we answer your FAQs about Bullying and Harassment in the workplace. Transcript What is workplace bullying? Workplace bullying is when there’s repeated ongoing treatment by one individual or a group of individuals against an employee or a...
Can you be dismissed for refusing to comply with a performance improvement plan (PIP)?
If you are an employee who has been presented with a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP), you should be aware that this step may be the first in a series of formalities that ends with the termination of your employment. In a best case scenario, a PIP is a genuine...