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?
workplace rights
What are the risks to my business if sexual harassment occurs in the workplace?
The ‘hashtag me too’ movement (#metoo) has recently swept across social media and news outlets. It could almost be said that only someone living underneath the proverbial rock would be unaware of this … [Read more...] about What are the risks to my business if sexual harassment occurs in the workplace?
More employment contracts mistakes – restraint of trade and protection of confidential information
For information on some of the other mistakes that we often see in employment contracts, check out our blog post: Three of the biggest mistakes made in employment contracts All too often I see the … [Read more...] about More employment contracts mistakes – restraint of trade and protection of confidential information
Three of the biggest mistakes made in employment contracts
As a lawyer working in employment law, I regularly draft employment contracts and read employment contracts drafted by others. Some employment contracts are very well written and are effective in … [Read more...] about Three of the biggest mistakes made in employment contracts
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?
What is a ‘general protections’ claim?
A general protections claim can be made by employees, prospective employees and employers, contractors and sub-contractors, prospective contractors and sub-contractors, parties who engage contractors … [Read more...] about What is a ‘general protections’ claim?
