Legal

Unfairly dismissed remote worker wins $13,000 compo: Lessons in handling performance management

Shane Koelmeyer Thursday, November 14, 2019

A recent unfair dismissal case shows how performance management can be a challenging process, especially when employees are working remotely.

Shane Koelmeyer Tuesday, October 8, 2019

A bottle shop attendant in Cairns was recently awarded compensation in excess of $39,000 after she was dismissed for being pregnant.

Priscilla Pho Tuesday, October 1, 2019

The Fair Work Commission has ordered a postal business to pay a former employee $8,062, ruling he was unfairly dismissed after sustaining an injury.

Priscilla Pho Wednesday, September 25, 2019

Sunglass Hut will back pay $2.3 million to its employees after admitting to underpaying individual workers by up to $42,912 in overtime wages.

Shane Koelmeyer Wednesday, September 25, 2019

There have been a number of prosecutions this year that have resulted in workplace bullies being found to have breached their WH&S duties.

Priscilla Pho Monday, September 23, 2019

Two The Ironing Shop franchisees are facing Federal Court for allegedly underpaying a student employee with wages as low as $8 an hour.

Priscilla Pho Friday, September 20, 2019

Underpaid pieceworkers could be compensated according to minimum hourly award rates, following an appeal by the Fair Work Ombudsman.

Priscilla Pho Friday, September 20, 2019

Christmas Eve will be classified as a part-day public holiday in Queensland starting this year, meaning penalty rates will apply.

Priscilla Pho Monday, September 16, 2019

Victorian UberEats and Deliveroo drivers will soon be able to take disputes to the Victorian Small Business Commission for resolution.

Priscilla Pho Thursday, September 12, 2019

Californian lawmakers hope to set a precedent that will force ride-share companies, such as Uber and Lyft, to reclassify drivers as employees.