The myth of the three warnings: What’s required in a dismissal process? Legal Andrew Jewell 5 November 2020 The reality is there is no general rule that employers must issue three warning before an employee can be dismissed.
Six things to remember when laying off your staff Coronavirus Ian Whitworth 30 March 2020 When you’re laying people off, it’s essential to do it right. Particularly when it’s in large numbers and chaotic circumstances like now.
What is a “valid reason” to fire an employee? Lessons from unfair dismissal claims Legal Shane Koelmeyer 20 March 2019 In the 2017-2018 reporting period, more than 13,000 unfair dismissal applications were lodged by employees across Australia.
Duelling pistols to cowboy hats: The wildest unfair dismissal cases of 2018 Recruitment & Hiring Matthew Elmas 20 December 2018 It's been an extraordinary year for unfair dismissal cases as employers try to navigate the minefield of complexity that is Australian employment law.
Business ordered to rehire worker it sacked for operating a side business on company time: A lesson in proper dismissal procedure Legal Matthew Elmas 11 October 2018 A business has been ordered to rehire a worker that it sacked for spending time working on her own business during company hours.
Fair Work docks compensation for unfairly dismissed employee by $10,000 because business was making a loss Legal Dominic Powell 20 September 2018 An Indian restaurant in Sydney will pay a lower rate of compensation to a former employee following this unfair dismissal case.
A 10-step plan for removing a nightmare staff member People Eve Ash 20 January 2014 Does a staff member make you so angry you can’t hear their name without having your blood pressure increase? Here's what you can do.
