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Dismissed employee's attempts to find other work thwarted by "non-compete" clause in employment contract
The Non-compete clause in an unfairly dismissed employee's contract deemed unreasonable by FWC, preventing payout reduction for failure to seek other jobs within his expertise.
How to address mental health in the workplace
Tips for fostering a positive environment for tackling mental health issues.
8 Christmas party conundrums
This article addresses concerns about inclusivity, conduct issues, and employee behaviour after the event, offering essential guidelines to ensure a positive celebration while minimising legal risks.
Rostered days off
Rostered days off can throw up some tricky issues for employers.
Certificate of Service definition
A Certificate of Service is also known as a Statement of Employment and offers basic details about a terminated employee’s position.
Park assault: injuries not work-related
A worker who was assaulted while socialising with teenage girls in a park has failed to convince a court the injuries were work-related.
Failing to disclose anxiety justified dismissal
A tribunal has ruled that a security guard who failed to inform his employer he suffered from anxiety, as well as committing various other transgressions, was validly dismissed.
Performance management triggered psych injury
A commission has highlighted the importance of keeping good records of performance appraisals.
Can transferred employees be put on probation?
Read more here about minimum periods of employment.
Academic thwarted efforts to establish work fitness
A university academic who had been off work for 13 months due to illness deliberately thwarted her employer’s attempts to establish whether she was fit to return to work. Read on to find out the details.