Manager seeking $1.7m wins breach of contract claim
Australia Post breached a manager's employment contract when it offered him four "unsuitable" positions after shutting down his project, the Federal Court has ruled. » more »
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Appeal to clarify personal leave; Aggressive worker's dismissal stands; and more
A decision on employees' personal leave accruals, described as one of the most contentious cases of 2019, is on its way to the High Court. Also in this article: an aggressive employee's dismissal ruling will stand; top HR priorities for 2020; and much more. » more »
Annualised wage clauses herald "enormous" admin work
Employers that don't act now risk being caught out by the new requirements of annualised salary clauses in modern awards, says a legal expert. » more »
Overtime breach costs employer $2.3m; Empowering bystander action; and more
A large employer will back-pay workers more than $2.3 million plus make a "contrition payment" after failing to pay appropriate overtime. Also in this article, a project to increase 'bystander interventions' reports early success; more CEOs are being appointed externally; and more. » more »
Government appeal on personal leave; Dismissal fair despite flaw; and more
The Federal Government is appealing last month's ruling on personal leave entitlements, which if left unaddressed could cost employers up to $2 billion a year. Also in this article, a dismissal upheld despite its flaws; manager capabilities ranked by industry; and more. » more »
Appeal court rules bullying allegations irrelevant to sacking
In a long-running matter, an employee has again failed to argue that in not following its grievance resolution procedures, his employer breached his employment contract. » more »
Employee given chance to replead "significantly flawed" claim
An employment law firm that allegedly failed in its implied duty of care, didn't honour its contractual obligations, and committed adverse action, has lost its bid to have an employee's claims against it dismissed. » more »
Individual fined $39k for staff underpayments
The Federal Circuit Court has deemed an individual's financial situation almost irrelevant compared to the need for deterrence, in personally fining a him $39,000 for underpaying workers. » more »
Casual entitlements still a "moving feast"
There remains much uncertainty and confusion around casual entitlements, but employers can take some basic steps to limit their exposure to 'double dipping'. » more »
Annualised wage clauses impose 'significant burdens'
The Fair Work Commission's new approach to annualised salaries in modern awards will require a radically different approach by employers, according to legal experts. » more »
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