Unfair dismissal small business
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman has sought a review of the Small Business Fair Dismissal Code. […]
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Redundancy and Redeployment
What does redeployment mean in the workplace?
Employers restructure their business for a variety of reasons and this sometimes means that they need to make employees redundant. […]
Psychological injury at work
Work stressing you out?
The workplace has become a very stressful environment for many employees. […]
Three Reasons To Sign A Deed Of Release
Deed of Release
A deed of release is an important legal document that usually imposes three serious obligations on employees: to release the employer from all legal claims, […]
Independent Contractors 101 & Updates to the Law
What is the difference between an employee and an independent contractor?
The rise of the gig economy has led to more and more people working flexible jobs in the service or hospitality industries. […]
Burnout and Employment Law: Your Rights and Options for Managing Stress
The rise of Burnout
Work can be stressful at the best of times. You might leave the office, […]
My employer is not paying superannuation!
Employer is not paying superannuation
Superannuation allows Australian employees to save for their retirement over the course of their working life. […]
Example of Unfair Treatment at Work
Unfair Treatment at Work
Performance Management Action
You have been handed a performance management plan and asked to sign it before next week. […]
Flexing your rights: when can an employer refuse a flexible working request
Many workplaces throughout Australia employ individuals on flexible workplace arrangements. These arrangements are growing in popularity and give people the ability to better balance work and life as well as improve productivity through reduced fatigue and greater employee engagement and productivity. […]
Protections for Independent Contractors: The Independent Contractors Act
Independent contractor
An independent contracting relationship can be beneficial for both parties; the principal and the contractor. […]
Domestic Violence and Employment Law
Family and domestic violence impacts many Australians at home and in the workplace. This article discusses the recent changes to the National Employment Standards, […]
Workplace age discrimination ‘endemic’ in Australia
Employment lawyers are reporting an increase in the number of older Australians suffering from age-related discrimination in the workplace. […]
