What do you do when an employee has been on extended sick leave for a long period of time?

by JFM Team | Aug 21, 2020

Managing some employees can be difficult at the best of times. In the current employment law environment, employees have powerful statutory rights that must be respected. However, employees must also fulfil certain obligations in their role. If those obligations...

Creating A Return To Work Program

by JFM Team | Sep 22, 2019

Instituting return to work arrangements It is a requirement that each employer creates a return to work program within 12 months of becoming an employer. This program must be redeveloped every two years in consultation with employees and any relevant unions. The...

Managing sick leave back pay

by JFMLAW | Sep 12, 2019

A landmark Federal Court decision brought forward by the Australian Manufacturing Worker’s Union saw increased employee rights regarding personal leave, including sick leave back pay. The decision greatly affected both employers and employees and has paved the way for...

What You Need To Know About Work Leave

by JFMLAW | Jun 8, 2019

Under the National Employment Standards (NES), full-time and part-time employees are entitled to take work leave for a number of different reasons. Annual leave Annual leave, also commonly referred to as ‘holiday pay’, allows workers to take time off while being paid....

Terminating an employee for excessive sick leave – a case study

by JFMLAW | Dec 6, 2018

Terminating an employee because they have been taking excessive sick leave is a difficult process and can expose your business to great risk if it is not managed carefully. We’re here to guide you through the process. The Court’s position on terminating for...