When someone dies without a Will, usually their closest next-of-kin (for example their spouse, oldest child or oldest sibling) will need to apply to the Supreme Court for permission to ‘administer’ … [Read more...] about What are ‘Letters of Administration’?
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Does my personal leave expire each year?
Personal leave (also known as ‘sick leave’) does not expire at the end of the year if it is not used. Personal leave begins accumulating from the employee’s first day of work and is based on their … [Read more...] about Does my personal leave expire each year?
My parent has died, can I take leave to handle everything?
It can be an incredibly difficult and emotional time when a loved one passes away particularly if you are involved in arranging the funeral and their affairs. Compassionate leave Compassionate leave … [Read more...] about My parent has died, can I take leave to handle everything?
Paid Family and Domestic Violence leave
This is an update to our blog ‘Family Violence: accommodating victims through modern awards’. New laws providing employees with 10 days of paid family and domestic violence leave have recently … [Read more...] about Paid Family and Domestic Violence leave
Pregnancy, parental leave and returning to work
Pregnancy, parental leave and returning to work: what are my entitlements? If you are expecting to welcome a bundle of joy in the near future, congratulations! Various entitlements are available … [Read more...] about Pregnancy, parental leave and returning to work
My employer has asked me if I have ‘capacity’. What does this mean?
An employer might ask an employee about their “capacity” in a few situations. If your employer has not been clear what they mean, you might need to seek clarification. Your employer might be … [Read more...] about My employer has asked me if I have ‘capacity’. What does this mean?
I need to care for a family member, can I take personal leave?
Paid personal/carer’s leave The Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) provides for personal/carer’s leave for employees other than casual employees. For each year of service with an employer as a part time or … [Read more...] about I need to care for a family member, can I take personal leave?
I want to hire a casual trainee
Trainees can provide a welcome addition to your workplace, but their employment conditions are highly regulated. If you are considering hiring a trainee, the employment type options are more limited … [Read more...] about I want to hire a casual trainee
Costs in a Fair Work Commission conciliation conference
Under section 611 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth), the rule generally is that each party pays their own costs associated with the conciliation. This means that if you obtain a settlement at the … [Read more...] about Costs in a Fair Work Commission conciliation conference
Workplace bullying
What is workplace bullying? ‘Bullying’ means persistent and repeated negative or unreasonable behaviour directed at an employee or employees by one or more people that creates a risk to health and … [Read more...] about Workplace bullying
