by JFM Team | Aug 28, 2018
Last Thursday’s decision by the Full Federal Court may change the idea of ‘casual employment’ for the future, causing upheavals on the employment law scene. Rarely has a court decision incited such comments from employer groups and other sources as...
by JFM Team | Aug 20, 2018
Being skilled, resilient and hardworking are the premise of a successful workplace. Well-constructed Performance Improvement Policies can involve ongoing performance check-ups to keep up standards. Performance improvement policies are put in place to better improve...
by JFM Team | Jul 24, 2018
Terminating an employee can often be an arduous process that can get clouded with emotion from both parties. However, it is essential that the termination process is carried out in a careful manner from the very start. If the termination process is not managed, the...
by JFM Team | Jul 12, 2018
An employee can be placed on modified duties if they become ill. The modified duties generally involve a temporary variation of the employee’s duties. Often, the duties are lighter and not as arduous on the employee. The purpose of modified duties is to allow the...
by JFM Team | Jul 11, 2018
What is a costs order? The Fair Work Commission has the power, in certain circumstances, to order a party to pay the legal costs for the other party. The power to do this comes from the Fair Work Commission issuing a ‘costs order’. When does the Fair Work Commission...
