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Dismissal was unfair despite valid reason
Multiple shortcomings in a technician’s job performance plus alleged ‘time fraud’ got him sacked, but he succeeded in his unfair dismissal claim. Check out the reasons for the FWC’s finding.
Annual leave: can you make someone work?
Can you require employees to work while they are on annual leave because you are short-staffed, there is a backlog of work, or an emergency arises. Learn more here.
Annual shutdown: how to get it right
Planning to close over the Christmas/New Year period? It's time to start planning. Read more about shutdowns here.
Employer fined $25K for adverse action
An employer was fined $25,000 for unlawfully terminating a Learning and Development Manager after he raised workplace concerns. The Federal Court found the dismissal constituted adverse action, awarding the employee $130,000 in compensation.
A banned job applicant pursues extensive discrimination claim
An unsuccessful job applicant who applied for twelve RMIT roles claimed was prohibited from applying for future positions filed an unlawful discrimination claim that nearly every protected attribute of the Equal Opportunity Act was breached.
10 tips for leading virtual teams
There are 10 steps leaders can adopt to significantly improve their leadership skills in managing virtual teams.
Why mental health generational differences matter
Today's workplace comprises five generations with distinct mental health support expectations and preferences.
Swearing complaint triggers $93k payout
An employee was sacked after complaining his manager called him a 'c*nt'. Was this adverse action?