by JFM Team | Oct 27, 2018
An employment Deed of Release is a legal expression used to settle disputes or prevent them from arising in the first place. A Deed of Release is often a win/win situation as both parties come to a mutual agreement and grounding of compromise. The term ‘Deed of...
by JFM Team | Oct 25, 2018
When employers engage with a genuine redundancy, it is important for them to note their obligations. Redundancies are often a sensitive but necessary option for employers to take if the role being filled is no longer required. In an unfair dismissal context, section...
by JFM Team | Oct 22, 2018
The Fair Work Commission has recently handed down a decision which provides increased access to unfair dismissal claims by casual workers. Particularly those employees engaged in the labour hire industry. In the case of Robert Smith v Goldfields People Hire Pty Ltd...
by JFM Team | Oct 12, 2018
In today’s changing economic and technological environment the process of making an employee redundant is very common. Did you know that as an employer, you have strict statutory duties and responsibilities to follow in respect of that redundancy? If those...
by JFM Team | Oct 10, 2018
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...
