Are casuals eligible for unfair dismissal claims? A number of decisions have looked at this issue of ‘regular and systematic work’ in relation to casuals, and it is important for employers to be aware of the impact this can have on their decision to dismiss a...
Case highlights the importance of procedural fairness and effective risk management for Employers An employer has recently been ordered to pay more than $25,000 compensation to an employee terminated for ‘serious misconduct’, after it relied on ‘flimsy’ CCTV footage. This case highlights the costly implications when...
The Christmas season may represent a more casual and light-hearted time amongst your employees, but as a result, professional boundaries are more likely to be crossed, especially at Christmas parties. It is imperative that employers guard against risks of legal actions through appropriate management of...
Can you be accused of bullying your employee because you give them more work, or submit them to an impromptu performance review? First, we will look at what workplace bullying actually is, the types of acts that constitute bullying, and what the employers’ rights are in...
As a result of the changing financial environment numerous Community Sector organisations are giving consideration to amalgamations. An amalgamation is a mutual decision by two entities to combine and become one entity. It is a decision made by two equals for the benefit of both organisations...
Conflict is inevitable when a group of people with differing values and opinions work together. This conflict can be a positive experience if people with differing views and needs can work towards an agreed solution, or it can become destructive if there isn’t a willingness...