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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 Learn why once a resignation is withdrawn, it can't be revived without mutual agreement, and how employers can protect themselves in similar situations.
Termination decision not harsh
A termination decision due to poor health was not harsh despite medical evidence saying the employee could return to their previous employment.
Could non-compete clauses be a thing of the past?
Legal experts anticipate that the Albanese government will likely tighten regulations on post-employment restrictions in Australia, inspired by the recent US Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) ban on new non-compete clauses in employment contracts.
Can you be a 'regular' casual with 'irregular' hours?
This case interprets the meaning of 'regular and systematic' casual employment.
What's the go with car allowance and termination?
When employment is terminated, can a car allowance be added to the rate of pay used to calculate accrued annual leave payments?
Can an employer withdraw a job offer?
What happens if an employer offers someone a job and then retracts the offer of employment? Learn more here about terminating employment contracts.
How do you manage carer's leave requests?
Carer’s leave is paid and unpaid leave which is provided under the National Employment Standards in conjunction with personal leave.
Unfair: employer jumps the gun on dismissal
Employers should tread carefully when considering if an employee has abandoned their employment.
Nearly $200k in penalties for sham contracts involving workers with disability
The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured $197,000 in penalties against Doll House Training, a Sydney-based research company, for misclassifying employees as independent contractors and breaching the Fair Work Act.