by JFMLAW | Sep 25, 2018 | Employment Contracts
Confidential information for the purposes of an employment relationship is information that is unique to the business. It is this information that should be protected in a deed of release and employment contract. Defining what is confidential information Information...
by JFMLAW | Jun 21, 2018 | Employment Contracts
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 John Morrissey | May 10, 2018 | Employment Contracts
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… you are entitled to that difference. How do I check my minimum entitlements? You can check your...
by JFMLAW | May 7, 2018 | Employment Contracts
The Federal Court confirms that workers will not be seen as contractors unless they “work as entrepreneurs owning and operating a separate business”. How do your contracting arrangements measure up or do you deal with sham contractors? Why does it matter if...
by John Morrissey | May 4, 2018 | Employment Contracts, Policies and Procedures
What are restraints of trade? Restraints of trade are often incorporated in employment contracts to protect the employer in various ways. The most common types of employment restraints include: Non –disclosure clauses which protects the confidential information of an...
by John Morrissey | Apr 28, 2018 | Employment Contracts
A Deed of Release allows parties to settle on a matter without any admission of liability. It can protect the employer in relation to an array of potentially problematic issues arising from an employee’s separation from the workplace. Protection from future claims A...
