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...
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...
by JFM Team | 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...
by JFM Team | 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....
by JFM Team | 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...
