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Are you a victim of harassment or discrimination in the workplace?
All workers have the right to carry out their employment without being harassed or discriminated against. If you find yourself in this position, you may feel alone and powerless. However, it is important to remember that you have legal protections and rights when it...
Secure Jobs, Better Pay – changes to Australian workplace law
In 2022, the Australian Government passed legislation to amend the Fair Work Act. Under this amendment, changes were made to some existing rules and a number of new workplace laws were introduced. Some of these changes are already in force, while others will be...
Understanding entitlements when employment is terminated
Are you worried that you may lose your entitlements after your employment has been terminated? Although losing your job or being terminated can be stressful and can happen for various reasons, you should be aware of the type of entitlements you may be owed. You can...
Interview questions you can’t ask
An employer’s potential liability for workplace discrimination can arise as early as the recruitment / interview stage. A job interview is integral to the recruitment process and provides an opportunity for the employer to ask questions, check credentials and...
Can I still work from home (remotely)?
Have you been working from home during the pandemic and are wondering if you are still able to do so, as people return to the pre pandemic world and go back to the office. The answer will really depend upon your particular workplace and circumstances. This article...
Alternative Dispute Resolution Explained
Litigation can be a costly and time-consuming process and parties are increasingly seeking alternative forms of resolving disputes. This article provides an overview of the main types of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and their respective benefits and...
Can I be sacked for breaching company policies?
The circumstances unique to each case must be considered in determining whether it is lawful to terminate an employee for conduct that contravenes company policy. Generally, however, if there is a serious breach of policy, for example, unlawful conduct such as...
Consequences of sharing company secrets with competitors
Employees have a duty of confidentiality and good faith to their employers and employers have a right to ensure that company information is not misused or wrongfully disclosed. But what happens when a company’s information is ‘stolen’ and ends up in the hands of a...
What employers need to know about new casual employment laws
The Fair Work Act (FWA) was recently amended to change workplace rights for casual employees, and places new obligations on employers. A new definition of casual employment has been introduced, as well as a pathway for all casual employees to move to permanent...
Sexual harassment in the workplace
Sexual harassment is unfortunately still prevalent in Australian workplaces. The Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth) describes sexual harassment as any unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favours or conduct of a sexual nature which would offend, humiliate or...