What should you expect from a constructive dismissal?

by JFMLAW | Mar 2, 2020

What is a constructive dismissal? An employee has experienced constructive dismissal if they had no other choice other than to resign because of action taken by the employer. The threshold for succeeding in a constructive dismissal case is high and generally very...

Dealing with excessive sick leave and termination

by JFMLAW | Feb 28, 2020

Most employers are understanding and compassionate when one of their employees gets sick or suffers a significant injury. There are many stories of employers going above and beyond to support their employees. However, there are cases when an employer reasonably...

What you should know about using CCTV cameras in the workplace

by JFM Team | Feb 19, 2020

As an employer, you might think it a good idea to use CCTV cameras in the workplace to confirm your suspicions about an employee’s poor performance. But you could find yourself facing unfair dismissal charges. Krav Maga Defence Institute is an organisation...

An unfair dismissal payout can be costly

by JFM Team | Feb 17, 2020

A case from 2018 highlights several problems connected with dismissal of employees, and led to a costly unfair dismissal payout for employers. The case was that of Knutson v Chesson Pty Ltd. Chesson P/L trades as PayPerClick and specialises in performance-based...

Are you aware of unfair dismissal rights for casual workers?

by JFMLAW | Feb 14, 2020

On 23 January 2020, the Fair Work Commission passed down a re-determination in the matter of Angele Chandler v Bed Bath N’ Table Pty Ltd, allowing for casual employees meeting certain criteria to have access to unfair dismissal remedies. Ms Chandler was employed as a...