Demise of implied term of mutual trust and confidence — High Court decision
In Brief The legal fraternity has been eagerly awaiting the decision of the High Court in the case of Commonwealth…
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Can termination upon reasonable notice still be implied into an employment contract?
In Brief The traditionally accepted notion that an employment contract with no express notice provision may require an employer to provide…
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Legal professional privilege and investigation reports
In Brief A recent decision of the Federal Circuit Court in an adverse action claim, has served to remind us of the…
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Request for Flexible Working Arrangements
In Brief When companies receive employee requests for flexible working arrangements, understanding if they can accommodate their employee’s need for flexibility…
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Adverse Action claims available despite lengthy absence from work
In Brief The Federal Circuit Court has dispelled any lingering doubts as whether or not employers can safely terminate employment following…
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Unfair dismissal and the high income threshold
In Brief In this article our employment team provides details on the high income threshold that increased from 1 July this year…
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Award Wage Increase — What do I do?
In Brief With the new tax year upon us, for many businesses, workers compensation policy periods turn-over and budgets are being…
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Union Visits — How does one limit uninvited guests?
In Brief Union visits and the associated tension between employers and union officials can be disruptive and stressful for both parties…
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How to avoid paying for employee non-work related injuries
In Brief Employers are increasingly becoming aware that allowing an employee to return to work after suffering an injury, especially a non-work…
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Germany bans employers from contacting employees outside of work hours
In Brief It has been reported that in July 2013, German born Chief Executive of Swisscom, Carsten Schloter, sadly committed suicide…
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