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Personal and carer's leave
The National Employment Standards (NES) are the main source of entitlement for personal/carer’s leave.
Commission upholds safety breach dismissal
Failing to comply with safety procedures led to an auto-electrician's dismissal. Read on for details on how a breach of safety procedures equates to serious misconduct.
Fined: 'no joy with the role... due to your age mate'
The Federal Court has imposed fines on an employer and a labour-hire firm for taking adverse action against a 70-year old grader operator by refusing to employ him because of his age. The labour hire firm was fined more than twice as much as the employer.
Was underpayment deliberate? Court decides
Making the penalty fit the offence was the focus of a case where the employer had failed to check its obligations in relation to payment of an employee for his accrued annual leave, on termination of his employment.
Slow trams, fast food
If trams run late, can you shorten an employee's meal break? Read on to find out what this employer did.
Festive Season – How to Avoid a legal Hangover
Sam Cahill Senior Associate | Australian Business Lawyers and Advisors (ABLA) Sam joined ABLA in 2018 and has over nine years of experience advising and assisting organisations with various employment matters, including workplace relations and employment l
Avoiding A Decision… Is A Decision With Consequences
By considering the Cost of Inaction (COI) and proactively addressing issues, leaders can enhance their effectiveness and drive positive outcomes.
6 ways to support your cash flow in a crisis
Cash flow issues are not a new concept for business owners, but COVID-19 has taken an additional toll on available cash.
navigating your mental health when facing uncertainty and distress
Mel is deeply passionate about mental health and raising awareness around issues that so often are stigmatised such as suicide and depression.
Employee termination matters: 6 important factors
Employee termination can be tricky, especially with laws around pay, lawful dismissal and notice. Let’s take a closer look.