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Brisbane business cops $400,000 fine for staffing breach: Is your company at risk?
A record penalty recently handed to a Brisbane business owner comes as a timely reminder for employers to ensure all employment contracts fully abide by Australian workplace law. Employers need…
Workplace mediation could have saved litigation costs: FWC rules worker unfairly sacked for refusing company-wide cut
When would a workplace situation benefit from a workplace mediation? According to Karen Streckfuss, a Senior Workplace Relations Advisor at iHR Australia, the best time to apply a mediation at…
Sacking of inappropriate group emailer lawful after legitimate workplace investigation, says Fair Work Commission
The summary dismissal of an inappropriate group emailer and serial complainant by a regional water board has been ruled lawful by the Fair Work Commission. The employee had lodged complaints…
Restructuring parental leave mum out of the business not okay, says Fed Court – the importance of sound policy, procedure and advice
Restructuring parental leave mum out of the business not okay, says Federal Court – the importance of sound policy, procedure and advice A recent case before the Federal Circuit Court…
Dismissal of “smart a-se” during probation period unlawful, says Federal Court – what you need to know about probationary periods
Dismissal of “smart a-se” during probation period unlawful, says Federal Court – what you need to know about probationary periods Despite the popular assumption, employers cannot simply dismiss staff without…
Hurt feelings and workplace bullying are not the same according to Fair Work Commission
A common concern for managers is what constitutes workplace bullying. A recent case before the Fair Work Commission highlights the importance of managers understanding the definition of bullying and specifically the…
Over-qualified, too senior or over-experienced? Commissioned report reveals systemic age discrimination
A news article last week highlighted a national inquiry led by the Age and Disability Discrimination Commissioner Susan Ryan which concluded that ongoing, systemic age and disability workforce discrimination is…
Extended sick leave rejected for spider bite – know your sick leave obligations as an employer
Sick leave benefits are a common issue causing confusion for employers. Most employers want to support employees during periods of ill health, while minimising the impact on the business. It…
Employee compensated after being terminated for visitor bringing rifle to work: the importance of thorough workplace investigations
Informal responses are not appropriate when an employer or an employee is faced with allegations of serious misconduct in the workplace. Initiating an independent workplace investigation ensures that any decision…
