How to deal with flexible working arrangements requests

by JFM Team | Jan 24, 2020

Flexible working arrangements have been a source of discontent in some workplaces since the introduction of the Fair Work Act in 2009. At issue have been the extension of flexibility for family reasons to fathers as well as mothers, and possible disruptions to the...

What is a Notice to Show Cause (NTSC) issued by NSW Fair Trading?

by JFMLAW | Jan 15, 2020

A Notice To Show Cause is a document issued by NSW Fair Trading that acts as the first step towards disciplinary action initiated by NSW Fair Trading. The NTSC provides several key pieces of information including: A description of the alleged misconduct, The specific...

Next steps after receiving a notice regarding Green Skills Australia

by JFMLAW | Jan 14, 2020

In our article, Have you received a notice from NSW Fair Trading relating to Green Skills Australia?, we explained how NSW Fair Trading issued Notices to Show Cause to tradespeople who have obtained their qualification from Green Skills Australia (Daily Update Pty...

Have you received a letter from NSW Fair Trading relating to Green Skills Australia?

by JFMLAW | Jan 10, 2020

Tradespeople with many years’ experience who have a clean record with NSW Fair Trading have now been served with a Notice to Show Cause which could hinder their ability to operate within the industry. NSW Fair Trading regulate the home building industry and have...

Dealing with the Fair Work Ombudsman

by JFM Team | Jan 7, 2020

While the Fair Work Ombudsman may appear to some employers mostly as an agent designed to enforce Fair Work legislation, they also serve a very helpful purpose by providing advice and education to businesses and employers in general. Points to bear in mind If you are...