by Nicole Dunn | Mar 31, 2021
Since March 2020 employers have faced mounting challenges as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. As JobKeeper 2.0 has now come to an end (28 March 2021) we thought it timely to address some questions that may arise for employers. The initial JobKeeper scheme certainly...
by Nicole Dunn | Oct 1, 2020
Let’s face it a disgruntled workforce leads to an unpleasant workplace, which in turn is likely to result in lower productivity and disharmony. Employees who feel undervalued, will, no matter how loyal, eventually leave. So, how can employers celebrate employees’...
by Nicole Dunn | Oct 1, 2020
I was recently asked if not having a “termination clause” in a written contract of employment matters when the contract identifies the relevant industrial instrument. Is the implied term of reasonable notice still good law? Kilminster The inclusion of a clause...
by Nicole Dunn | Sep 30, 2020
Get it wrong and it may feel like a volcano exploding lava right in your face! What is a Genuine Redundancy? An employer may terminate an employee for reason of redundancy if the employer no longer requires the position to be performed by the employee or by anyone...
by Nicole Dunn | Sep 30, 2020
Introduction Bullying is recognised as a work place hazard creating a risk to health and safety. As we have stated in the past, the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (the Act) defines bullying as occurring when an individual or group of individuals repeatedly behave...
