Are you a Carer who has been Denied WFH? Know Your Rights & Make a Strong Case
Have you requested to work from home due to your carer responsibilities, only to have your employer deny your request or express reluctance in granting it? You are not alone. Many employees in Australia want more flexible work arrangements but don’t always know the best way to ask for them.
Can I have a support person present when discussing my performance with my employer?
If your employer requires you to attend a compulsory performance meeting, no doubt you are feeling anxious about having to explain yourself in a way that preserves your reputation (or possibly your job). You may be wondering whether you can have a lawyer or friend present to support you in making your case. While the law does expect your employer to allow you to have a support person in some circumstances, it is important to be aware of what they can and cannot do.
I Have Been Injured At Work: What Are My Rights?
If you were recently injured at work, the last thing you want is to spend endless hours searching for information as to your legal rights. We know that you may feel concern about meeting your ensuing medical costs and sustaining your current lifestyle. We have put together a simple outline of your rights so that you can provide for yourself and your dependents during this difficult time.
What Is Workers Compensation Insurance, and Should I Make a Claim?
If you were recently injured, or have become sick at work, you will no doubt be concerned about whether you can continue to look after yourself and your dependents. You may have heard of workers compensation and that it might apply to someone in your situation – but what does applying for it actually mean for you?
Have you just been made redundant? What do you do now?
Have you just been made redundant? Are you wondering what to do next? Can your employer actually do this? What are your rights?
Are you the victim of sexual harassment, victimisation or discrimination in NSW?
More and more people are feeling empowered to express their own stories of sexual harassment, victimisation or discrimination, and seek justice through compensation avenues.
Part time employees recovering redundancy pay!
If your employment changes from full time to part time, then you may have a claim for notice, redundancy pay, and a pay-out of your leave entitlements.
Employer required to pay redundancy for part time employee
A recent decision of Broadlex Services Pty Ltd v United Workers’ Union [2020] FCA 867 in the Federal Court of Australia has affirmed that an employee who has their job title change from full time to part time without voluntary acceptance by the employee is likely be entitled to a redundancy payment and notice. Facts […]
Get A Binding Agreement Before Withdrawing From The FWC!
If you reach a settlement with your employer about an unfair dismissal claim, make sure you get a binding deed of release/settlement in place before you withdraw your claim from the Fair Work Commission.
Deregistered Employers are Still Liable for Unfair Dismissal
Yuening Fan v Integrated Pest Management Systems confirms that an employee can make an unfair dismissal application against a deregistered company.