No-one wants to find themselves in a position where they are the victim of bullying in the workplace, but unfortunately it is a reality that does occur and sometimes it gets so serious that legal action must be taken.
The Importance of Following the National Employment Standards:
A cornerstone of Australia’s current employment laws is the National Employment Standards (“NES”), which detail the legal obligations an employer has to their employees. If you own a business and employ staff it is important that you have up to date employment contracts in place for your employees and further are aware of the obligations, you have to each of your employees under the NES.
Employment Law Update – Amendments to the Fair Work 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:
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:
Prevention is Better Than Cure, How to Build your Employment Framework
The Importance of a Sound Employment Agreement:
The National Employment Standards and Employment Law:
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.