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Mondelez Update

August 26, 2020 // Editor's Choice Law News & Commentary Update 0
Mondelez Update

In our November 2019 blog, we outlined the Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia’s decision on what amounted to a ‘day’ for paid personal/carer’s leave under section 96(1) of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (the FW Act). The Federal Court of Australia Decision The case concerned two employees who worked their contracted […]

Being a Small Business is no Excuse

April 21, 2020 // Editor's Choice Law News & Commentary 0
Being a Small Business is no Excuse

Ignorance is bliss. However, when it comes to the law this is not so. Just because someone does not know the law does not discharge them of their liability for any breaches. This is so even for small business employers. Though small businesses are less likely to have the funds to employ or retain dedicated […]

Toot Toot, Chugga Chugga, Big Fat Lie

March 12, 2020 // Editor's Choice Law News & Commentary Recent Cases 0
Toot Toot, Chugga Chugga, Big Fat Lie

Being a working parent, whether it is full-time, part-time or as a casual, can be hard. There is the juggling act between an employee’s duties to their employer and wanting to give their children every opportunity and experience before they are too old to not like them anymore. In the workplace there are still some […]

Are Customer Surveys an effective Performance Assessment Tool?

February 20, 2020 // Editor's Choice Law News & Commentary 0
Are Customer Surveys an effective Performance Assessment Tool?

Determining what tools to use to assess how an employee’s performance should be evaluated can be tricky for employers. In some professions and industries, it can be an easy decision. For example, employees in sales can be assessed based on the dollar amount of sales each month, or employees in manufacturing can be assessed on […]

What are your work entitlements during natural disasters and emergencies?

February 18, 2020 // Editor's Choice News & Commentary 0
What are your work entitlements during natural disasters and emergencies?

After a season of devasting bushfires, Australia has now been hit by a tropical cyclone and severe storms causing serious material damages, road closures and flash flooding. These extreme weather events cause devastation and losses affecting individuals and businesses. Many employers are confronted with the impact these natural disasters may have on their workplace and […]

Why Mental Health is an Employer’s Issue

January 28, 2020 // Editor's Choice Law Opinion 0
Why Mental Health is an Employer's Issue

Awareness of mental health has been growing and expanding in recent years, with good reason. Last year the Australian Bureau of Statistics reported that around 45% of Australian’s between the ages of 16 and 85 will experience a mental health condition at some point in their lives. These statistics mean almost everyone in today’s society […]

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