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Compensation decision overturned
An employee was stressed about how the employer handled a conflict of interest situation involving his wife. A court ruled in the employer's favour.
WEBINAR:How to Accelerate yourSales Revenue Right Now
The lead generation and selling techniques that brought you results in 2019 no longer work in 2020.
Exploring the ‘Balance of Probabilities’ in Workplace Investigations
Understand the importance of the "balance of probabilities" standard and the Briginshaw Principle in workplace investigations, and how these concepts ensure fair and thorough evaluation of evidence in serious allegations.
Christmas shutdown not a joy for all
Brace yourself. If you're planning to close down over the festive season you may find some employees are less than impressed.
Restraint orders against employees: what to do
What should you do if a restraint order (such as an Apprehended Violence Order) is issued against an employee? Learn more here about how to handle this situation.
SACKED AFTER REFUSING DRUG TEST
An employer with a “zero tolerance” drug/alcohol policy dismissed an employee who refused to provide a urine sample on medical grounds.
Where there's smoke, there's (unfair) firing
A court has found an employer manufactured a redundancy to get rid of an employee.
Company Signs $170k Enforceable Undertaking To Avoid Whs Prosecution
The agreement includes safety improvements, donations, training, and the creation of industry guidance materials.
The ins and outs of demotion
Tread carefully if you decide to demote an employee. If it involves a significant reduction in duties or remuneration, it may actually be a dismissal.
Sickness during long service leave
When an employee becomes ill while on long service leave, is the employer obliged to allow the employee to take personal leave instead, and re-credit the long service leave?