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As a small business owner, staying informed about legislative changes that affect your workforce is crucial. One significant update on the horizon pertains to casual employment and the pathways for casual employees to transition to permanent roles.
Firstly, the definition of casual employee (as per...
Employment disputes can often hinge on technicalities, with the line between lawful redundancy and unfair dismissal being particularly nuanced. In the case of Janus v Red Star Gold Coast Pty Ltd, a couple employed as motel managers found themselves out of work following a restructuring of the busine...
- The laws relating to unfair dismissal attempt to balance the needs of the business and the needs of employees, and establish procedures for dealing with unfair dismissal that are quick, flexible and informal, and address the needs of employers and employees. The aim is to ensure that a “fair go al...
The “Respect at Work” legislation (Sex Discrimination and Fair Work (Respect at Work) Amendment Act 2021 (Cth)) took effect on 10 September 2021, focusing on sexual harassment in the workplace and extending compassionate leave entitlements to include miscarriage. The legislation amended relevant pro...
