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Can Demotion Be Used to Address Poor Performance?
This article explores the legal implications under the Fair Work Act, including contract considerations and procedural fairness.
Dismissal for Management Complaints Leads to $130k Payout
An employee dismissed after complaining about management received $130,000 compensation for adverse action. The employer failed to prove the dismissal was not due to the employee's complaints.

Managers win underpayment claim despite incomplete records
Two caravan park managers won a case for underpayment, with the court ruling their roles were covered by the Hospitality Industry Award 2020. Employers are reminded to maintain proper records and comply with Award entitlements.
How to Hire Your First Employee
Learn how to successfully hire your first employee, including understanding the hiring process, managing expenses, navigating legal obligations, and making the right offer, with our detailed guide.

Repugnant work environment’ amounted to breach of contract
A court has ordered a law firm to pay over $50K to an employee who was made to work ‘self-evidently’ excessive hours and not properly paid. Three instances of such contraventions occurred in the three weeks she worked there.

Staff food poisoning a sickening and expensive lesson for owners
When a kitchen hand contracted salmonella poisoning from the café where she worked, she blamed her employer and was awarded more than $65K in damages. Read about where the business went wrong.

Redundancy and Workers Compensation: What You Need to Know
Learn the key legal protections to ensure fair treatment and avoid claims