The Fair Work Act
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The Fair Work Act
The new Fair Work Act has shifted the employment law and industrial relations landscape somewhat in this country and we appreciate that it may be a confusing time for many employers and employees out there. This page is dedicated to the new Fair Work Act and we encourage you to read our content and get in contact with us if you need advice in this area.
Below is a list of areas covered relating to the Fair Work Act
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The Fair Work Act Articles
Employment Law - Redundancy - Unfair Dismissal - Should Employers Offer a Lower Paid Position to Employees?
Date: November 29, 2011
Author(s): Patrick Mulligan B.A., LL.B.
The purpose of this article is to review Margolina v Jenny Craig Weight Loss Centres Pty Ltd [2011]FWA 5215. This case addressed issues of whether it would have been reasonable to redeploy the employee into a lower paying position when she was made redundant. She argued that it was not a genuine redundancy as the employer never offered her alternative employment in a lower paid position.
Employment Law - Unfair Dismissal or a Genuine Redundancy? When is Redeployment Reasonable?
Date: November 29, 2011
Author(s): Patrick Mulligan B.A., LL.B.
A common issue in termination of employment is determining whether the employee has been unfairly dismissed or made redundant. The employer may have told the employee that it is a genuine redundancy.
Employment Law - Employee Theft
Date: March 07, 2011
Author(s): Annette Wood B.A. (Policing), LL.B.
Employees stealing from employers in an increasing problem. This is increasingly evident when approximately 80% of workplace crime is carried out by employees. Employee dishonesty is a crime, it can take many forms such as embezzlement of funds, false invoicing, theft of cash, false inventory, payroll fraud and computer fraud.
Employment Law - Unfair Dismissal and Discrimination Provisions
Date: December 07, 2010
Author(s): LAC Lawyers
If you can answer yes to any of the following questions then this article on Unfair Dismissal and Discrimination is for you
Unlawful Discrimination Claims and Limitation Periods
Date: December 01, 2010
Author(s): LAC Lawyers
Having established your right to make an unlawful discrimination claim, the next step that one needs to consider is the limitation period for the lodgement of such a claim.
Business and Commercial Law - Restraint of Trade
Date: October 08, 2010
Author(s): LAC Lawyers
Key employees have always been the cornerstone of every successful business or enterprise and great difficulties are caused by the sudden loss or departure of key employees which in turn could harm the relationship between the business and its clients. Key employees have over the years enjoyed a close relationship with clients and losing them would have a detrimental effect on the management and reputation of the business.
Employment Law - The Rights of an Employer and their Employee
Date: October 08, 2010
Author(s): Jana Whitby B.A., LL.B. (Hons.)
With the Law in this area constantly changing, many employers and employees are uncertain as to their rights with respect to such things as employment contracts, termination of employment and redundancy.
Employment Law - You Have Been Terminated, Does it Amount to Unfair Dismissal?
Date: October 08, 2010
Author(s): LAC Lawyers
Organisations with It is becoming more rampant in the current times that an employee is found to have been terminated. Termination of employment can take several forms and unfair dismissal seems to be a common occurrence.
Taxation Law - The Brussels Agreement - The Direct Involvement of the CIA in Banking and Revenue Matters
Date: August 05, 2010
Author(s): Tony Anamourlis B.A., LL.B., MTaxLaw, GradDipLegPrac, SJD Candidate (La Trobe); ATIA
The Brussels agreement which was formalised in late 2009 is an important development to overcome the issue of banking secrecy in the European Union. It is an agreement between EU countries and the USA which provides the CIA with powers to access bank accounts held by individuals in the European Union.