Recent legal action and sudden legislative changes have left both employers and employees confused about the rules that apply to the casual workforce. In a bid to cut through this confusion, George Calderon, employment lawyer and seconded consultant at Employer…
Employers are being warned to be careful when sacking employees even during probationary periods, after a duty free store supervisor was awarded $10,000 after being sacked while on probation. The Federal Circuit Court awarded the compensation to Escarle Mariene Pacheco-Hernandez…
Donald Trump made the catchphrase, "You're fired!" famous as host of 'The Apprentice' - but is it really that easy for a boss to get rid of a difficult or misbehaving employee? Well, the answer is almost always, no - because…
Small business operators who think they are exempt from unfair dismissal laws are mistaken, according to Miles Heffernan from Employer Advisors. “Sometimes bosses incorrectly think that just because they’re a small operation, that they can sack employees without ever having…
A Queensland-based heavy machinery business has been forced to pay $20,000 to a young marketing co-ordinator after it sacked her for complaining to the boss about being sexually harassed. Employer Advisors said it was a classic case of how not…
A Melbourne cafe’s decision to allegedly underpay its workers, and then sack those who complained about it, has led to a damaging public protest, and could eventually force it to go bankrupt, according to Employer Advisors. The popular Barry Cafe…
Employers are being warned that major pharmacy outlets are now offering “absence from work” forms, making it possible for your staff to get a medical certificate without visiting a real doctor. The forms can cost anywhere from $5 to $25,…
