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Pay transparency: what are your obligations?
“Pay secrecy” clauses in employment contracts are now illegal in employment contracts. What does this mean for employers?
Physical activity at work boosts productivity
The positive impact of worksite physical activity programs on workers' health and productivity has been confirmed by a new review of research studies from 1997 to 2021.
Mother and son – thick as thieves
An employee who hatched a plan to steal from a department store using his mother as an accomplice was validly dismissed, despite elaborate attempts to disguise the theft.
How much notice should you give a casual employee?
It’s never easy terminating someone’s employment. What do you need to consider if an employee is a casual?
Loss of company vehicle meant new job wasn’t a suitable “alternative”
A foreperson with eight years of service faced a dilemma when his new job offer lacked the company vehicle he relied on for daily commutes.
FIFO role not acceptable alternative job
A tribunal has rejected an employer’s attempt to reduce an employee’s redundancy pay because he refused a “fly in fly out” (FIFO) job as an alternative to his former Perth-based “normal” job.
Threats and abuse cost employer $125k
A court has labelled a manager's conduct 'vile' and 'reprehensible in the extreme'. What did he do?
What is constructive dismissal?
When an employee resigns, you need to be careful it cannot be construed as constructive dismissal. What exactly does that mean?
The rise of new-collar jobs and workers
Discover the rising trend of "new collar workers" - highly skilled professionals without degrees who are making a significant impact in various industries.