Articles
Author: Melanie Morris
Employee suspension – when can it be done?
Often, employers feel the need to remove an employee from the workplace. In these situations, proper processes for employee suspension must be followed to avoid allegations of breach of the employment contract and/or applications for general protection orders.
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Difference between workplace bullying and reasonable management action
This article explores the primary differences between workplace bullying by an employer and reasonable management action carried out in a reasonable way.
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Human rights in Australia
Human rights are a basic set of rights and freedoms available to everyone. We look at the differences between the Federal and State laws and your options if your human rights are breached.
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What does the law say about discrimination?
A close look at Federal and Queensland-based laws that protect rights against discrimination, along with your options to pursue legal recourse if you experience discrimination.
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Sexual harassment at work – significant changes to the law
Federal sexual harassment laws cover workers nationwide and are designed to improve protection and increase empowerment of workers.
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The impact of the casual employee definition for employers and employees
On 4 August 2021 the High Court finally delivered its decision in WorkPac Pty Ltd v Rossato & Ors, bringing clarity to the meaning of ‘casual employee’.
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How do you make an enterprise agreement?
Enterprise agreements are a popular tool for many employees, employers and unions, to set in place a legally binding set of employment standards, entitlements and protections. In this article, we look at the primary steps required to create an enterprise agreement.
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General protections claims involving dismissal/termination of employment
All employees have general protections under workplace laws in Australia. In this article, we look at the process for lodging a general protections claim if you have been dismissed due to adverse action.
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