Managing Leave: A Quick Guide for Busy Employers
When it comes to managing leave in the workplace, no matter what the length, it can be murky water to swim in. The Fair Work Act details leave in its entirety; annual, sick, parental and many more. Here is a summary of the different types of leave. Annual Leave All...Is Sexual Harassment Widespread And Pervasive?
Despite the efforts of the #MeToo movement and the increasing global awareness of sexual harassment in the workplace, it continues to be prevalent and damaging in Australian workplaces. According to the Commissioner Kate Jenkins, only 17% of people who experience...
Is Casual Employment Really That Casual?
Last Thursday’s decision by the Full Federal Court may change the idea of ‘casual employment’ for the future, causing upheavals on the employment law scene. Rarely has a court decision incited such comments from employer groups and other sources as...
Are Restraints of Trade Really Enforceable?
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...