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Club Loses Appeal Against Unfair Dismissal Finding In ‘stolen’ Drink Case
The Fair Work Commission has dismissed a club’s appeal against an unfair dismissal finding after they alleged an employee had stolen a drink, and sacked her. Read why the club lost the appeal.
Employer can’t “revive” a resignation after parties have agreed to continue employment
An employer's attempt to "accept" an employee's earlier resignation backfired when the Fair Work Commission ruled it as a dismissal. Learn why once a resignation is withdrawn, it can't be revived without mutual agreement, and how employers can protect themselves in similar situations.
Unfair Dismissal: Employer’s Failure To Provide Evidence Of Misconduct Leads To Reinstatement
The Fair Work Commission ruled that an electrician was unfairly dismissed after his employer chose to exclude a key witness from the investigation, resulting in a lack of evidence for the alleged misconduct.
How to manage termination risks
Terminating someone's employment due to poor performance can be fraught with danger.
Flu shots for employees – employer questions
If you arrange flu shots for your workers and an employee has a bad reaction (or claims they have), who is liable? Here's how to minimise business risks when providing flu vaccinations.
Apprenticeships and traineeships advice and resources
If you’re running or planning to run apprenticeships or traineeships in your business, it’s important to be aware of the correct policies and procedures, as well as use the right documentation.
Poorly drafted settlement deed costs business $1.5m
A recent court decision provides a cautionary tale for businesses and highlights the importance of ensuring deeds are properly drafted.
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