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Closing Loopholes: Fixed Term Contract Changes Increase Business Complexity
The Fair Work Act’s restrictions on fixed term contracts, effective 6 December 2023, limit contract durations and renewals, imposing heavy fines for breaches.
Acceptable alternative employment and redundancy pay
The liability to pay redundancy pay when an employer arranges other employment for a redundant employee can be a contentious matter.
Refusal to sign less favourable employment contract resulted in unfair dismissal
A Business Development Manager refused to sign a new contract with less favourable terms and was dismissed. The Fair Work Commission found that the dismissal was unfair, awarding him $42,552 in compensation.
Does Casual Employment Count Towards Long Service Leave in NSW?
Wondering if casual employment counts for long service leave in NSW?
New limits on fixed term contracts
Landmark changes to the Fair Work Act will impact fixed term contracts.
Early Termination of Fixed-Term Contracts: Are You Liable for Redundancy Pay?
If a fixed-term contract ends earlier than planned, redundancy pay may still apply. Find out when it’s payable, what the Fair Work Act says, and how to manage your obligations correctly.
Employer loses case over minimum employment period
How do you work out whether a worker’s employment period qualifies them for protection against unfair dismissal?
Can a Modern Award Override the National Employment Standards?
Confused about how modern awards interact with the National Employment Standards?
Changes to employment contract made without consultation = forced resignation
An employer in the disability services sector forced an employee to resign by making unilateral changes to her contract without consultation.