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Unfair dismissal case reheard!
Unfair dismissal case reheard! for non-existent policy breach An unfair dismissal case involving an employee who was dismissed for breaching
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Victimisation: What is it and how to respond
Victimisation: What is it and how to respond Victimisation is little understood by employees and employers alike. We know this
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False accusations got me dismissed
False accusations got me dismissed False accusations made against an employee can have devastating consequences. Not only can it lead
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Workplace relationships: Can you be dismissed?
Workplace relationships: Can you be dismissed? Workplaces relationships are not surprisingly a common occurrence given that Australian workers spend so
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Workplace Harassment
10 toxic workplaces that will shock you
Toxic workplaces can be a warehouse full of bullies Toxic workplaces are a not uncommon experience for many workers. And
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Employee Rights
Can I be dismissed on sick leave?
Can I be dismissed on sick leave? Usually the answer is no Can I be dismissed on sick leave?, a
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Employment separation certificate: All you must know
Employers must act Services Australia issues employment separation certificates that an employer fills out. It provides all the relevant details
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Employee Rights
13 Manipulation Tactics by Employers
13 Manipulation Tactics by Employers In the last 20 years the culture in workplaces has generally improved. Sexual harassment has
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Unfair dismissals & awarded costs: Why it happens
Paying the other parties cost Awarded costs in an unfair dismissal context are those that the Fair Work Commission (FWC)
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When is it OK to disobey a lawful employer direction?
When to comply or not comply Dismissal is often the most likely outcome when an employee decides not to comply
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Fair work redundancy
Redundancy, is it genuine or is it dodgy? Were you just made redundant? If so, are you confused about what
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Dismissed for out of hours conduct: Why it happens
Dismissed for out of hours conduct: Why it happens Out of hours misconduct has often been shown to lead to
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Employee Rights
My job is killing me: The rise of anti-work sentiment
My job is killing me: The rise of anti-work sentiment My job is killing me – it’s a phrase all
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Employee rights denied by suppression orders
Employee rights denied by suppression orders Suppression orders are a rare and often controversial measure applied to unfair dismissal and
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Employee Rights
Workplace rights for paid menopause & menstrual leave
Workplace rights for paid menopause & menstrual leave Calls for Australian women to receive legally entitled paid menstrual and menopause
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Employee Rights
Trans-species employee rights at work
Trans-species employee rights at work In August, a Melbourne private school hit the headlines after it publicly supported a student’s
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Is Demotion Better than Being Sacked?
Is Demotion Better than Being Sacked? Depending on your individual circumstances, demotion is not necessarily better than being sacked in
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Dismissed too soon: Are employers getting worse?
Employers become more centre focused on themselves These is no doubt that employee rights are expanding and well publicized. Sexual
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Fair or not? 5 abandonment of employment reasons
Fair or not? 5 abandonment of employment reasons It’s safe to say that on our worst day at work, most
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Little known facts about demotions
Little known facts about demotions Receiving a demotion can feel like a kick in the guts. Being downgraded to a
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Probation periods the good, bad and the ugly
You do not have to agree to a probation period The probation period is something that all part-time and full-time
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Employee Rights
Long term casual employment rights
Casual employment rights what are they? Many industries employ casual workers to fill a need, while also protecting themselves from
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If I don’t return to the workplace will I be Dismissed?
Refusing to return to work Being dismissed or facing disciplinary action for refusing to return to the office is something
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Bullying
How victims of workplace bullying can respond
You are not alone If you have experienced workplace bullying, you are certainly not alone. A 2021 survey by Safe
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Unfair dismissal: Why procedural fairness matters
Unfair dismissal: Why procedural fairness matters When an employee is dismissed, there are many factors that the Fair Work Commission
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Employee Rights
Work from home – what are my legal rights?
Work from home (WFH) – Lets get all the answers Do I Have a Legal Right to Work from Home?
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Dismissed for providing good customer service
KPI’s and Metrics how are they monitored Being dismissed for not meeting Key Performance Indicators, or KPIs, is often a
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Dismissed for omitting smiley emoji
Dismissed for omitting smiley emoji Woman dismissed for not using smiley emoji A Queensland woman was dismissed by a Gold
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Employee Rights
Rights of casual employees
Rights of casual employees Casual employees make up a significant proportion of the Australian workforce. In 2018, 25% of the
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Dismissed for expressing personal views
Dismissed for expressing personal views There have been many cases of Australian workers being dismissed for expressing a personal view,
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Australia’s worse employers
Aged Care employers under scrutinty The Aged Care Sector has been under scrutiny in recent times following the Royal Commission
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Tribunal backs dismissal for “rainbow boy” remarks
Dismissed for homophobic comments A NSW Ambulance employee who was dismissed for making homophobic comments has failed to have his
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Unfair dismissal payout: How much can you receive?
Unfair dismissal payout: How much can you receive? Receiving an unfair dismissal payout is the ideal result when your employer
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