Can a Change in Required Skills and Competencies Make an Existent Role Redundant?
IN BRIEF The Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission has recently concluded that where an employer wants to increase the…
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Controversial comcare case draws a line for workers’ compensation claims
In Brief In a decision which has divided legal opinion, the High Court has made a ruling as to what is meant by…
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The Virgin Look Book: Can you control the appearance of your employees?
In Brief One issue commonly faced by employers is getting employees to comply with dress and grooming standards, and when an…
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A Practical Guide to Warnings in the Workplace
What is a workplace warning? A warning is a communication be it verbal (more informal) or written (more formal) to an employee about their…
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The dos and don’ts when terminating employees
In Brief How you terminate an employee can be a minefield, with many employers finding themselves before the Fair Work Commission because…
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Swearing at work — can it cost you your job?
In Brief What is appropriate and inappropriate conduct in the workplace is constantly evolving. Whether swearing is regarded as offensive is…
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Controversial comcare case draws a line for workers’ compensation claims
In Brief In a decision which has divided legal opinion, the High Court has made a ruling as to what is meant by…
Read more
The Virgin Look Book: Can you control the appearance of your employees?
In Brief One issue commonly faced by employers is getting employees to comply with dress and grooming standards, and when an…
Read more
A Practical Guide to Warnings in the Workplace
What is a workplace warning? A warning is a communication be it verbal (more informal) or written (more formal) to an employee about their…
Read more
The dos and don’ts when terminating employees
In Brief How you terminate an employee can be a minefield, with many employers finding themselves before the Fair Work Commission because…
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Swearing at work — can it cost you your job?
In Brief What is appropriate and inappropriate conduct in the workplace is constantly evolving. Whether swearing is regarded as offensive is…
Read more