by JFM Team | Aug 2, 2021
Lawyers often don’t get involved with their clients’ employment arrangements until the situation has broken down irretrievably. As such, we are often asked by clients to help them prepare termination letters to employees who they have decided to move on. What we have...
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 | Jun 17, 2021
What are are the top 3 employment law issues that cost your business money if not dealt with correctly? Clear employment terms It is critical for your business to ensure that each employee is engaged on clear employment terms. Business owners often approach us to...
by JFM Team | Apr 20, 2021
There are currently over 120 Modern Awards that set the terms and conditions of employment for the majority of the Australian workforce.1 It can be difficult to determine which of these many Modern Awards cover your employees. Unfortunately, if you get it wrong, the...
by JFM Team | Apr 19, 2021
Employers must balance many competing interests in the workplace. Maintaining workplace safety at the expense of the privacy of your employees is a good example. A workplace drugs and alcohol policy may be a source of tension in employment relationships. In certain...
by JFM Team | Feb 2, 2021
The start of the new year is a great time to think about improving your employment processes and procedures. To get you started, these are our favourite “Employment Law New Year’s Resolutions”. Resolution 1: Review employment contracts Business owners often use a...
