Is Genuine Redundancy A Redundant Concept?

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...
Do you need to make an employee redundant?

Do you need to make an employee redundant?

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...
Genuine Redundancy or Unfair Dismissal?

Genuine Redundancy or Unfair Dismissal?

Whether a case leans towards a genuine redundancy or unfair dismissal depends on elements within the employment contract, or lack there of. In today’s economic climate, it is very common from employers to make employees redundant. But if the redundancy is not...
Have you been terminated?

Have you been terminated?

Depending on the circumstances under which you were terminated, there are a number of legal options available. Redundancy If you have been made redundant, there are a number of things to consider: Is this a legitimate redundancy? Am I getting the proper pay, based on...
How does Major Change Affect Employment?

How does Major Change Affect Employment?

Most Modern Awards contain a requirement for employers to consult with employees that they have “made a definite decision to introduce major changes in production, program, organisation, structure or technology that are likely to have significant effects on...