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Termination of an employee receiving worker’s compensation, breach of discrimination laws and why employers should double check their obligations before termination.
Each State has distinct legislation relating to workers compensation. Each State also has distinctly different legislation in relation to disability discrimination. In this blog we consider the … [Read more...] about Termination of an employee receiving worker’s compensation, breach of discrimination laws and why employers should double check their obligations before termination.
What is a will?
A will is a written document which tells your family and friends how your assets are to be distributed after you die. Such assets can include real estate, motor vehicles, valuables such as jewellery … [Read more...] about What is a will?
Employer obligations to employees with a disability in New South Wales
In NSW, the Anti-Discrimination Act (1977) prohibits an employer discriminating against an employee who has a disability in deciding whether to offer employment and the terms on which employment is … [Read more...] about Employer obligations to employees with a disability in New South Wales
Should I be receiving payslips from my employer?
The simple answer to this is yes. Employers are obliged under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) section 536 to provide an employee with a payslip within one working day of the employee’s pay day for any … [Read more...] about Should I be receiving payslips from my employer?
Termination of employment before 6 months – what are the risks and how can I manage these?
It is common knowledge that in accordance the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) an employee terminated before completing 6 months employment (or 12 months when the employer is a small business employer) is not … [Read more...] about Termination of employment before 6 months – what are the risks and how can I manage these?
Managing employees to reduce disciplinary problems
As employment law solicitors, we are often asked by employers what can be done to reduce the chances that discipline of an employee becomes necessary? Discipline of employees is a reality of … [Read more...] about Managing employees to reduce disciplinary problems