What does the right to disconnect mean for my business? From 26 August 2024, employees of businesses with more than 15 employees may refuse to monitor, read or respond to contact, or attempted … [Read more...] about The Right to Disconnect
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What is workplace harassment?
Today’s blog 'what is workplace harassment?' follows on from our blog ‘Workplace bullying’, which you can read here: https://morgancouzenslegal.com.au/workplace-bullying/ Harassment means … [Read more...] about What is workplace harassment?
Can I use my annual leave if I run out of personal leave?
It can be a stressful time if you need to use personal leave for an extended period, whether that is for yourself or for caring for a family member, and you run out of personal leave. You may have … [Read more...] about Can I use my annual leave if I run out of personal leave?
Why you need a will
Why you need a will, even if you don’t have significant assets It is a common misconception that only wealthy people need to make a will. This is not correct. Without a will, the cost and time of … [Read more...] about Why you need a will
How much notice do I have to give to terminate employment?
It is quite common for employers to assume that the notice required to terminate an employee’s employment is the period stated in either section 117 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) or in an applicable … [Read more...] about How much notice do I have to give to terminate employment?
How much personal leave am I entitled to each year?
Full-time employees accrue 10 days of paid personal leave per year and part-time employees accrue the pro-rata equivalent. The High Court decision in ¹Mondelez Australia Pty Ltd v AMWU & Ors … [Read more...] about How much personal leave am I entitled to each year?
When can I use my personal or carer’s leave?
Permanent employees (this means full time or part time but not casual employees) have an entitlement to 10 days (pro-rata for part time employees) of paid personal or carer’s leave in each … [Read more...] about When can I use my personal or carer’s leave?
Can my employer prepay my annual leave as part of my wage?
We are sometimes asked if employees can be paid at a higher rate of pay for hours worked so that their employer does not need to pay the employee when they take periods of annual leave. If the … [Read more...] about Can my employer prepay my annual leave as part of my wage?
Breastfeeding and the workplace
As an employer it is important to know what measures you need to take if you have an employee who is breastfeeding. Why do I need to accommodate a breastfeeding employee? Any person who is feeding … [Read more...] about Breastfeeding and the workplace
What can I do if I think my former partner is hiding assets from me?
There are a number of ways that spouses and former partners in a family law property dispute may attempt to hide assets from the other person. Some of those include: putting money into a … [Read more...] about What can I do if I think my former partner is hiding assets from me?
