When the Australian Privacy Principles interact with Directions to Employees The recent decision of Lee v Superior Wood Pty Ltd [2019] FWCFB 2946 is a controversial one and is a timely reminder for employers of their obligations when collecting employee personal information. Background Superior Wood operates two sawmills in Queensland. Lee was employed as a...
Running a business is a challenging and exciting endeavour. However, once you expand and begin to hire employees, your legal obligations can change in an instant. As an employment lawyer, I’ve come across hundreds of clients who aren’t aware of their basic legal obligations when it comes to employment Awards and standards. Currently in Australia,...
Risk is an inherent part of running a business. With pressures both internally and externally, businesses can be open to risk in a variety of areas ranging from market forces, to environmental factors, to technological developments. As a business owner, it’s essential that you have a good understanding of the risks associated with your business,...
The Fair Work Commission has recently announced that the national minimum wage will increase by 3.0% to $19.49 per hour. This change came into operation on 1 July 2019. The increase in the national minimum wage means that minimum wages contained in modern awards will also be increased effective 1 July 2019. At the time...
The law surrounding restraint of trade clauses can be complex. Are you aware of your rights and obligations as an employee and employer? The experts at AV Lawyers share their insights on what is considered enforceable and reasonable. The law surrounding restraints is complex. It should not be assumed that they are easily enforced, even...
PURPOSE The purpose of an unfair dismissal application is to enable both the employer and employee to deal with the application in a flexible, efficient, informal and cost-effective manner. To be eligible to make an application to the Fair Work Commission (Commission), first and foremost, an individual must be an employee of the employer. In...
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