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Overtime feud a timely reminder for frustrated bosses
An employee dismissed without reason after refusing unpaid overtime was awarded eight weeks' pay by the Fair Work Commission. The case highlights the necessity of following procedural fairness in dismissals.
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Do employers have to provide employee meals?
Most awards require that employers provide meals or a meal allowance for employees who work overtime. Find out more information about employee meals here.
Was she sacked or did she resign in the ‘heat of the moment’?
The Fair Work Commission has rejected a worker’s claim that she was dismissed, after she resigned then tried to withdraw her resignation. Read about why the FWC found for the employer.
When is a resignation not a resignation?
After a worker walked off the job saying he was ‘out’ and ‘done’, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) decided he did not resign but was sacked. Read why the FWC found his ‘heat of the moment’ action did not show an intention to resign.
The power of personal connections: how regular one-on-one meetings build trust
One-on-one meetings provide opportunities to check in with employees professionally and personally and reinforce psychological safety.
The pros and cons of a voluntary redundancy
There are advantages and disadvantages to using voluntary redundancy as a way to downsize your workforce. Here's what you need to know.
How do you calculate pro rata long service leave?
Most full-time, part-time, or casual employees are entitled to long service leave.
Was resignation forced or voluntary?
The Fair Work Commission found that an employee who resigned after his pay rise request was rejected and he was offered another job was not forced to resign. The FWC ruled that dissatisfaction with a management decision does not equate to constructive dismissal.