Are probation periods still important and relevant in the Fair Work era? Case law shows many employers remain confused about their dismissal rights early in the employment relationship. Watch this webcast to better understand this area of legislation. » more »
An employer's failed attempt to prohibit an executive from joining another employer highlights the importance of carefully drafting restraint of trade clauses, a lawyer says. » more »
Some dismissals are guaranteed to be more complex than others, and require up-to-the-minute knowledge of legislation and case law. Watch this webcast to understand the key issues in executive, medical and misconduct terminations, and how to manage them. » more »
An HR manager who was involved in unlawfully deducting $130k from employee wages and then falsifying records to conceal the activity has been fined $10,000. » more »
An FWC ruling reinforces a general expectation that employees will keep their remuneration terms and conditions confidential, but in an age of over-sharing, employers shouldn't always assume this will happen, a lawyer warns. » more »
Long delays in the first modern awards review mean employers could be in a "perpetual state" of uncertainty, a lawyer says. » more »
Employers can significantly reduce their exposure to sham contracting and underpayment claims by including one "surprisingly" uncommon clause in their contracts, an employment lawyer says. » more »
An ambiguous clause in an enterprise agreement has spurred a costly legal battle over whether an employee refused to comply with a lawful and reasonable direction. » more »
An employer acted fairly when it summarily dismissed an HR manager who took her personnel file home and failed to return it, the Fair Work Commission has found. » more »
Paying the minimum period of notice specified in the Fair Work Act when a contract doesn't address the issue can expose employers to claims they breached "reasonable" notice obligations, an employment law specialist says. » more »
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The coronavirus pandemic and its business impact raise entirely new challenges in performance management. This webinar will discuss update on performance management and why it isn't working; performance strategies that make an impact; and what specifically needs to change, in light of COVID-19.
