Background Our client was a manager at a well know supplier of electronic products. Our client’s employment contract consisted of a restraint of trade clause. Once our client resigned from her role, her former employer engaged legal representation and issued a cease and desist letter....
There are a range of options you can pursue if you have not received your entitlements from your employer. An effective option for employees who have been underpaid based on their statutory entitlements for less than $20,000, is making an application in the Federal Circuit...
There are strict laws in Australia that prevent the termination of an employee on the basis of race. Under section 351 of the Fair Work Act an employer cannot take “adverse action” against an employee or a prospective employee based on their race. An adverse...
If an employer has hired someone to replace your role purely because they can hire that person at a lower cost then you may be entitled to compensation due to the redundancy not being genuine. Section 389 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (CTH) deals...
Being stood down without pay can be a confusing time for an employee, particularly if the employee has ongoing financial commitments. The uncertainty surrounding being stood down and whether it amounts to a termination can be frustrating for an employee, however there are rules which...
An award is a legally enforceable document which details the minimum standards of employment. An award will usually apply to a specific industry or type of occupation. Minimum terms and conditions are recorded in an award and this information will usually form the basis of...
The Fair Work Act in Australia governs the legal employment relationship between small businesses and an employee. If you have been dismissed by a small business, there are certain rules an employer must follow and if they don’t you will be entitled to seek compensation...
Being terminated from employment means the employee no longer works for an employer. An employer must clearly communicate a termination of employment to an employee. The termination must come in the form of a letter. The Fair Work Act requires the employer to identify the...
