Can an Employee be Fired for Refusing to Use a Fingerprint Scanner?
The recent Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission decision in Lee v Superior Wood [2019] FWCFB 2946 may limit the circumstances where an employer can safely [...]
Dismissing Employees for Incapacity: Recent Changes to the Law
Given the recent interest in our seminars regarding dismissing employees who are incapable of performing their job because of illness or injury, we are republishing our article [...]
Full Bench to Revamp Annualised Wage Clauses
In a recent decision, the Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission has decided that modern award annualised wage clauses will be substantially changed. What are Annualised [...]
Does your business have adequate employment contracts?
A key part of being in business is managing risk and protecting your business interests. When it [...]
Federal Government Creates Regulation in Response to WorkPac. Does it Go Far Enough?
Following the Full Court of the Federal Court’s decision in WorkPac v Skene, the federal government came [...]
Ch-Ch-Changes – Five Changes 2019 Might Bring to Workplace Law
The only constant in workplace law is change. 2019 promises to be no exception to that. Many [...]
Employment Law in 2018 – Top 3 Developments for Medical Practices
As with most years, employment law developed significantly. 2018 introduced key changes for employers across many industries, [...]
2018 Employment Law Wrap-Up
As with most years, employment law developed significantly in 2018. Last year we discussed the law’s [...]
Dismissing Employees for Incapacity: What Medical Practices Should Know
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDwunT34Je8 As medical professionals, practice owners may have performed numerous independent medical examinations and given opinions [...]
Changes to the Law: Capacity Based Dismissals
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDwunT34Je8&feature=youtu.be In September 2017 we published an article discussing the law regarding capacity-based dismissals. Since then, the law has changed. CSL Limited T/A CSL Behring v [...]
Medical Practice Update: Is my casual really a casual?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAV0oXIZQG0&feature=youtu.be The employment law landscape continues to change with a number of significant decisions in recent months. WorkPac Pty Ltd v Skene [2018] FCAFC 131 made news [...]
When is a casual not a casual
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giQRqnIRMj0 The employment law landscape continues to change with a number of significant decisions in recent months. WorkPac Pty Ltd v Skene [2018] FCAFC 131 made news [...]