While preparing for workplace investigations, you should be aware that there may be a process to comply with in relation to your type of business. Milam v University of Melbourne – a workplace investigations case study The recent decision in Milam v University...
New laws tested by the Fair Work Ombudsman mean that good record keeping can help considerably in determining the outcome of underpayment claims. The Protecting Vulnerable Workers’ Act, introduced in 2017, amended the Fair Work Act to increase protections for...
Often international businesses and employers are not aware of the strict laws in place for performance management in Australia protecting Australian employees. International businesses with Australian offices or Australian staff often get themselves into trouble when...
The work Christmas party is a great way to celebrate the end of the year. There are many advantages of having a Christmas party. Some of these reasons may be; building workplace relationships, encouraging incentives, boosting employee retention rate and lastly, having...
Terminating an employee on excessive sick leave is a very difficult process and can expose a company to great risk if not managed carefully. The Court’s position on excessive sick leave termination The recent Federal Court case of Robinson v Western Union Business...
