Work Injuries and Dismissals – Be Careful
Terminating an under-performing employee is not unheard of. However, employers must be careful when doing this to avoid any false claims being made.
Termination From Negative Social Media Comments: Linfox Case
We wrote in 2011 about a FWA decision involving social media misuse by a Linfox employee. The case went on appeal and the FWA full bench delivered their decision in October, upholding the finding at first instance that the employee was unfairly dismissed and finding that the orders for compensation and reinstatement were appropriate in […]
Coalition’s IR Policy – What’s in It for SMEs?
The federal Coalition has formally released their Industrial Relations Policy (‘IR Policy’) which has since been followed by the Budget-in-Reply speech.
New Laws to Protect Workers – Update
Last week the Federal Government passed two new bills through the House of Representatives which provide greater protections for employees.
Small Business Fined $20k for Breaching Workplace Regulations
This recent case demonstrates that small businesses are not exempt from workplace regulations regarding payment of wages. Read about it here.
New “Fair Work Commission” Announced
‘Fair Work Australia’ (FWA) is no more. Now, the industrial relations tribunal will be known as the “Fair Work Commission”(FWC).
Employer or Contractor? Know The Difference & Avoid Fines
The Federal Magistrates Court this week found that a contractor was actually an employee, despite them providing invoices and having an ABN.
Social Media Platforms Used for Notification of Court Order
Justice Anne Ferguson of the Victorian Supreme Court recently ordered an interim injunction be issued – by way of social media.