An unfair dismissal payout can be costly

An unfair dismissal payout can be costly

A case from 2018 highlights several problems connected with dismissal of employees, and led to a costly unfair dismissal payout for employers. The case was that of Knutson v Chesson Pty Ltd. Chesson P/L trades as PayPerClick and specialises in performance-based...
Are you aware of unfair dismissal rights for casual workers?

Are you aware of unfair dismissal rights for casual workers?

On 23 January 2020, the Fair Work Commission passed down a re-determination in the matter of Angele Chandler v Bed Bath N’ Table Pty Ltd, allowing for casual employees meeting certain criteria to have access to unfair dismissal remedies. Ms Chandler was employed as a...
What is Constructive Dismissal?

What is Constructive Dismissal?

Constructive dismissal occurs when the conduct of an employer is so “harmful, adverse or unfriendly to” the contract of employment and the employer/employee relationship that the employee could not be expected to put up with it and offers a...
How To Prevent Unfair Dismissal Cases

How To Prevent Unfair Dismissal Cases

Claims of unfair dismissal arise in many different circumstances, but all are costly and inconvenient. Catch the potential trouble before it starts. Here are some recent unfair dismissal cases and the procedures that could have avoided them. Case #1 Not Having...
Am I Eligible For The Fair Entitlements Guarantee?

Am I Eligible For The Fair Entitlements Guarantee?

Employees who have lost their job as a result of their business falling into liquidation may be eligible to receive Fair Entitlements Guarantee (FEG) assistance from the Australian Government. If you are unsure of your eligibility as for an FEG payment and don’t...