Redundancies are an unfortunate reality in the present economic climate and legal claims often follow. Gordon Williams explores how consultation and redeployment can play an important role in mitigating the risks, both in unfair dismissal…
In determining whether swearing at work warrants any disciplinary action or even dismissal, there are many facets of the situation to consider, writes Gordon Williams Let’s be honest, we’ve all been tempted to swear at…
Israel Folau’s dismissal has recently dominated news headlines, and there are important lessons for leaders and HR in the concept and practice of employees bring their whole self to work, writes Murray Priestman Israel Folau’s recent…
There have been a number of recent cases involving social media in the Fair Work Commission, according to an employment law firm, which said HR executives should avoid “red flags” when dealing with unfair dismissals…
Helping your employer separate employment law facts from HR fairytales will prove your worth to them as a source of expert advice, writes David Bates If you were asked to sign a complex contract, or charged…
There has been an increase in the number of ‘cocktail claims’, in which employees bring one action comprising multiple claims against their employers, according to law firm Minter Ellison “Managing employee cocktail claims can be…
There are a number of important Christmas party unfair dismissal lessons in a recent case decision handed down by the Fair Work Commission, writes Gordon Williams As we’re leading up to the season for work-related…
Defending an unfair dismissal can be a costly and time-consuming exercise, and knowing what to check in terms of eligibility can save a lot of time and money, writes Gordon Williams There are a few…