“Domino effect”: Businesses warned about contractor arrangements in wake of unfair dismissal case Recruitment & Hiring Matthew Elmas 12 April 2019 A recent Fair Work Commission case serves as a timely reminder about the possible dangers of poorly defined independent contractor relationships.
Business ordered to pay $40,000 compo bill to worker fired for alleged embezzlement Legal Matthew Elmas 9 April 2019 A worker who was fired for alleged embezzlement has won an appeal and will receive $40,000 in compensation from her former employer.
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.
Worker fired for boozy Opera House drinks wins unfair dismissal bid against “false” allegations People Matthew Elmas 11 March 2019 A Sydney Opera House contractor will have to reinstate a worker after relying on "false" evidence and "mysterious" witnesses.
Self-proclaimed ‘King Rod’ loses appeal after being fired over unsolicited dick pic People Matthew Elmas 1 March 2019 A former Sydney Trains worker argued misadventure to the FWC, submitting he mistook the dick pic for a photo of his freshly tattooed arm.
Labour-hire worker wins $140,000 in compo from host employer after falling down elevator shaft Legal Shane Koelmeyer 19 February 2019 A labour-hire worker successfully established that a host employer’s negligence caused him to sustain an injury to his left knee.
Fair Work Commission gets $1.4 million to expand free legal advice service for unrepresented businesses Legal Matthew Elmas 12 February 2019 The government has committed an extra $1.4 million to provide unrepresented businesses with free legal advice about workplace issues.
Business pays $10,000 in compo to fired employee despite dismissing them during probation period People Shane Koelmeyer 30 January 2019 A recent case has shown why employers must always exercise care when seeking to dismiss employees – even during their probation period.
Brisbane ‘Nazi’ electrician ordered to pay $11,400 to worker following “appalling” abusive text messages People Matthew Elmas 24 January 2019 A Brisbane-based employer was found to have abused a former worker in a series of text messages sent last year regarding alleged theft.
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.
Superannuation crackdown for small businesses under new laws for dodgy operators Legal Matthew Elmas 7 December 2018 A crackdown on superannuation and changes to the Fair Work Act have been passed in the final sitting week for the year in Canberra.
Finding the right candidate: Research reveals 35% of bad hires lie on CVs People Matthew Elmas 4 December 2018 A recent survey of SMEs revealed that more than a third have experienced candidates lying on their CVs, while 99% have hired a bad worker.
