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Employment Law Update – Proposed Changes to the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act:

Employment Law Update – Proposed Changes to the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act:

In 2013 an amendment to the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003 (Qld) (‘the Act’) came into effect, which allowed for an employer, with the consent of a prospective employee, to obtain a copy of the prospective employee’s claims history from the Queensland Workers’ Compensation Regulator.

Understanding Unfair Dismissal – A Guide for Employers:

Understanding Unfair Dismissal – A Guide for Employers:

As an employer it is important that you are aware of the legal obligations you have to your employees and manage your relationship with them appropriately and within the legal framework that exists as part of Australia’s employment laws. This is especially true when it comes to dismissing an employee and it is vital that you understand the Unfair Dismissal Code and what exactly constitutes ‘unfair dismissal’ in order to limit any potential claims through Fair Work Australia.

Employment Law Update – Increase to the National Minimum Award Wage:

Employment Law Update – Increase to the National Minimum Award Wage:

It’s vital that as an employer you are aware of your legal obligations to your employees and this includes knowing their correct pay entitlements. It’s important then that you aware that from July 1, 2015 there has been an increase to the national minimum award wage of 2.5%.

Prevention is Better Than Cure, How to Build your Employment Framework

Prevention is Better Than Cure, How to Build your Employment Framework

An employment contract is intended to clearly outline the various aspects of a job to ensure there are minimal misunderstandings about the nature of employment regardless of what situations may arise.

The Importance of a Sound Employment Agreement:

The Importance of a Sound Employment Agreement:

Every new employee hired represents a new business relationship with a potentially valuable resource, and so a well-structured employment contract ensures that all parties involved are put in a position to benefit right away.

The National Employment Standards and Employment Law:

The National Employment Standards and Employment Law:

Under the Fair Work Act 2009 employees are provided with a safety net of minimum terms and conditions of employment through the National Employment Standards (NES), which all employers are required to meet with their employees.

Changes to the Fair Work Act – Advice to Business Owners:

Changes to the Fair Work Act – Advice to Business Owners:

Employment law in Australia is one of those areas of law that is constantly changing and evolving and right now we’re seeing some of the most drastic changes in recent years, as the Fair Work Amendment Bill 2014 (“the Bill”) goes before the Senate. This Bill is expected to pass before the end of the year and bring with it the first major changes to employment law of the Abbott government.

Sexual Harassment in the Workplace – An Increase in Damages:

Sexual Harassment in the Workplace – An Increase in Damages:

A recent decision of the Full Federal Court has highlighted the issue of sexual harassment and set a new precedent in the awarding of damages to employees who are victims of sexual harassment in the workplace.