by JFMLAW | Jan 2, 2019 | Performance Management
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...
by JFMLAW | Dec 12, 2018 | Employment Law
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...
by JFMLAW | Dec 6, 2018 | Termination
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...
by JFMLAW | Dec 2, 2018 | Employment Law
Australia is known for strong and protective labour laws which protect Australian workers. Often businesses operating from overseas are unaware of employees’ rights and entitlements in Australia and leave themselves open to underpayment claims, unfair dismissal claims...
by John Morrissey | Nov 28, 2018 | Employment Law
What is unfair dismissal? Unfair dismissal is where an employee is terminated from employment in an unreasonable and unjust manner. How can an employer avoid unfair dismissal claims? There are many ways to protect yourself and avoid an unfair dismissal claim. Ensure...
