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Mastering Leave Management
15 February 2024
Can Demotion Be Used to Address Poor Performance?
Can an employer demote an underperforming employee without risking claims of unfair dismissal? This article explores the legal implications under the Fair Work Act, including contract considerations and procedural fairness.
Baseline report on current WHS performance and targets
Safe Work Australia’s new report sets out measures of current performance and targets for the next decade, as part of the national WHS strategy – where we are now, and where we’re trying to get to.
Employer’s Failure to Address Performance Issues Costs Them $18K
When performance issues aren’t addressed, even valid reasons for dismissal can backfire.
Communication, not race, prompted performance plan
A former Nine Entertainment employee alleged bullying and racial discrimination, but the tribunal found no evidence, attributing the issues to communication problems instead.
Crushing traffic management failure costs employer $400K
A worker's life-changing injury in a pallet rider collision leads to a hefty fine for the employer. Discover how inadequate training and a lack of safety systems contributed to this tragic incident—and what employers can learn from it.
How to manage employee performance and conduct in the workplace
Learn how to manage performance and conduct in your company, from delivering performance reviews to handling a breach in company policy.
Need a performance review template? Get one here
Understanding the strengths, weaknesses, and performance of your employees is vital to making informed decisions for your business. Using a performance appraisal template is a great way to structure your process.
Dismissal was unfair despite valid reason
Multiple shortcomings in a technician’s job performance plus alleged ‘time fraud’ got him sacked, but he succeeded in his unfair dismissal claim.