You’re Fired! Small Businesses and the Fair Work Dismissal Code

Small businesses already have it tough enough in today’s economic climate without the myriad of workplace laws that govern employees, corporations, business and trade practices, intellectual property and taxation that add to the complexity of keeping the business afloat. Then you have to deal with human relations issues that arise at work, retention and sometimes [...]

2023-10-29T23:41:37+00:00October 29th, 2023|Employment Law|Comments Off on You’re Fired! Small Businesses and the Fair Work Dismissal Code

ACCC Tightens the Noose on Unfair Contract Terms and Breaches of Competition Laws

In November of last year, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)  implemented drastic changes to its penalties relating to unfair contract terms and violations of the Competition and Consumer Act. These reforms come in two main parts, aiming to deter companies from exploiting consumers and competitors. Heavier Penalties for Competition and Consumer Act Breaches [...]

2023-09-18T03:09:40+00:00September 18th, 2023|Employment Law|Comments Off on ACCC Tightens the Noose on Unfair Contract Terms and Breaches of Competition Laws

Top 3 Mistakes Businesses Get Sued By Their Employees For

Being an employer in modern times is not easy. There are many things to consider, such as insurances, business licences and registrations, hiring and retention of employees and maintaining a healthy cash flow and revenue, to name a few. Unfortunately, many businesses do not have the time or resources to consider such issues and leave [...]

2023-09-11T01:10:16+00:00September 11th, 2023|Employment Law|Comments Off on Top 3 Mistakes Businesses Get Sued By Their Employees For

Navigating the Legal Maze: Directing Employees Back to In-Person Work

Many are re-instating the 5-day, in-person work week. While doing this might seem straightforward, the legal intricacies are far from simple. Here, we set out the main points when directing employees back to the workplace. The Basics: Lawful and Reasonable Instructions Generally, employees are expected to follow "lawful and reasonable" instructions from their employers or [...]

2023-10-03T23:41:29+00:00September 3rd, 2023|Employment Law|Comments Off on Navigating the Legal Maze: Directing Employees Back to In-Person Work
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