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Denied Flexible Work?

Fair Work Commission upholds new mother’s flexible work rights on appeal

Employment law

The Fair Work Commission Full Bench has sent a strong message to employers: flexible work requests must be genuinely considered, including the personal circumstances and...

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Who is owed a duty of care - employers

Who is owed a duty of care?

Compensation LawEmployment lawWorkplace Rights

*Contents of this blog relate to Queensland legislation. Employers must provide a reasonable standard of care in relation to any acts that could reasonably foresee...

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underpayment claims and fair work

Underpayment Claims

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*The contents in this blog relates to legislation in South Australia. All workers in Australia have a fundamental right to be paid for the work...

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mental health in the workplace

Mental health in the workplace

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*The contents in this blog relates to legislation in New South Wales. Work-related mental health conditions are a major concern in Australian workplaces. According to...

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Work Christmas functions and employment law

Christmas Parties and Unfair Dismissal

Employment law

“You’re always one drink away from ruining your professional life.”  Josh Gordon and Will Speck, Dec 2016. Every year workers come to me having been...

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Unfair dismissal case

Understanding Unfair Dismissal – Part 3

Employment law

Steven v Donutz4Dayz* In an earlier blog Steven was dismissed from his employment with Donutz4Days. Steven turned to Turner Freeman Lawyers and they assisted him...

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Unfair dismissal case

Understanding Unfair Dismissal – Part 2

Employment law

Steven v Donutz4Dayz* In an earlier blog Steven was dismissed from his employment with Donutz4Days. Steven turned to Turner Freeman Lawyers and this is what...

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Unfair dismissal case

Understanding Unfair Dismissal – Part 1

Employment law

Steven v Donutz4Dayz* On 21 January 2020 Steven was employed by Donutz4Dayz as a front of house attendant. His contract contained the following terms: He...

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Workplace stress claims

Your options when you have been treated unfairly at work

Employment law

A workplace should be free from harassment, discrimination and bullying, and everyone should be treated with dignity and respect. When there is an issue in...

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Employee surveillance at work

Workplace surveillance

Employment law

People often use their work e-mails for outside work purposes. People may also use their work email accounts to send jokes to colleagues. This can,...

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Definition between lawful and unlawful industrial action

Termination of Enterprise Agreements

Employment law

Enterprise Bargaining is a process, where Union representatives and/ or bargaining …

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workplace bullying

Employer fails to investigate bullying

Employment law

Consequences of employer not investigating complaints.

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