Solution brief: Managing leave

Solution brief: Managing leave

A guide for employers. Annual leave What is annual leave? All full-time employees are entitled to at least four weeks of paid annual leave each year. Part time employees are entitled to a proportion of their leave entitlement on a pro rata basis. Casual employees are...
Navigating non-disparagement clauses: A guide for employees

Navigating non-disparagement clauses: A guide for employees

When your employment ends badly, there’s a great temptation to bad mouth your employer on as many social media platforms as possible.  Regardless of the correctness of your posts, be aware you may have signed away your right to ‘fair comment’ or ‘free speech’. In the...
Solution Brief: Key changes to Australia’s workplace laws

Solution Brief: Key changes to Australia’s workplace laws

Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Act 2022 The Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Act 2022 was passed into law on 6 December 2022, significantly reforming the legal framework of Australia’s workplace relations...
Changes to the Fair Work Act and what this means for employers

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: Deeds of Release

Join our JFM Law team as we answer your FAQs about Deeds of Release. Transcript What is a deed of release in employment law? A deed of release, it’s something that’s brought up in all areas of law, but in employment law it’s typically brought up...
The top 3 employment law issues that cost your business money

The top 3 employment law issues that cost your business money

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...