employment contracts

Thursday, 31 January 2013 7:29am

HR professionals should ensure they understand all the components of settlement deeds, or risk protracted negotiations and unenforceable agreements, according to employment lawyer Karen Jones.

Monday, 26 November 2012 7:25am

Including a "gardening leave" clause in executives' contracts is always a good idea, but doing so won't necessarily mean you can enforce it, says employment lawyer Emma Pritchard.

Friday, 23 November 2012 3:22pm

Do you know which steps to take to protect your organisation's interests after an executive separation?

In this presentation, Harmers COO Emma Pritchard explains:

• Risks employers face when dismissing senior employees;
• What to review in contracts before a separation of employment;
• Features of effective restraint clauses, and how to enforce them;
• Gardening leave - when and how it can operate;
• Deeds of release - important features to protect the employer; and
• Lessons learned from executive terminations case law.

Monday, 05 November 2012 7:13am

A "very significant" judgment, awarding in excess of $300,000 to a terminated bank executive, should send employers rushing to redraft their contracts and policies, says Harmers chief operating officer Emma Pritchard.

Monday, 17 September 2012 7:05am

Employers that attempt to recover costs associated with sponsoring workers could find themselves on the wrong side of the law, placing their ongoing eligibility as a sponsor at risk, says immigration law specialist Katie Malyon.

Friday, 14 September 2012 12:27pm

As employers increase their reliance on foreign workers to fill local skills shortages, understanding the 457-visa scheme is becoming a top HR priority. Watch this webinar to ensure that compliance errors don't jeopardise your organisation's ability to take advantage of this valuable resource.

This presentation, by immigration law expert Katie Malyon, outlines:

• The criteria for eligibility as a 457-visa sponsor;
• The interface between employment and immigration laws;
• How to comply with DIAC's requirements around remuneration, record-keeping, notification and more;
• Special considerations when dismissing 457-visa holders;
• How to transition 457-visa holders to permanent residency; and
• Case studies of employers caught out in non-compliance.

Tuesday, 28 August 2012 7:20am

Damages awarded to a senior executive who was belatedly accused of misconduct should send a strong message to employers about the need for consistency when terminating staff - especially when the stakes are high, says Harmers Workplace Lawyers chief operating officer Emma Pritchard.

Monday, 09 July 2012 7:20am

An "unusual" court ruling shows that including a liquidated damages clause in contracts might assist employers in having their restraints of trade upheld, an employment lawyer says.

Thursday, 07 June 2012 7:08am

When and how should you use common law contracts? What issues can arise when negotiating contracts with employees? This presentation answers these questions and more.

Kemp Strang partner Stephen Godding and lawyer Ben Urry provide a practical guide to understanding:

• the interaction between contracts, the NES and Modern Awards;
• when and how to use common law employment contracts;
• flexibility options to vary the application of Modern Awards;
• issues for employers in negotiating employment contracts with employees;
• case law decisions concerning common law contracts; and
• tips and tricks for avoiding litigation.

Wednesday, 06 June 2012 7:18am

HR professionals who recognise the warning signs of someone who may be stealing from their company can take steps to stop fraud or theft before it goes too far, Lander and Rogers partner Craig Higginbotham and senior associate Aaron Goonrey told an employer briefing recently.