by Greg Arnold | May 31, 2024 | Uncategorized
This case highlights the pitfalls of altering an employee’s contract without consultation. The Fair Work Commission (FWC) recently ruled on an unfair dismissal matter that involved a café and an employee. This case underscores the potential pitfalls of altering an...
by Greg Arnold | Dec 12, 2022 | Uncategorized
Establishing policies in the workplace is vital to any business as they reinforce company expectations and procedures. They demonstrate the standards a company sets in relation to employee behaviour in the workplace. Having effective workplace policies in place...
by Greg Arnold | Dec 7, 2020 | Uncategorized
An employee who was dismissed for allegedly stealing customer’s property has been successful in his unfair dismissal claim because the Fair Work Commission (FWC) found that the employer had botched the investigation into the matter. In Hatch v WesTrac Pty Ltd [2020]...
by Greg Arnold | Nov 11, 2019 | Uncategorized
Do you have your HR Policies in place to cover issues that may occur at a Christmas party (or other social event), such as harassment (including sexual harassment), work health and safety, discrimination, drugs and alcohol, and code of conduct. In order to assist you...
by goldcoastgraphicdesign | Nov 11, 2019 | Uncategorized
Full Bench Decision Raises Concerns Over Finger Scanners – and Other Privacy Matters Drugs and Alcohol at Work – a Dismissible Offence? A recent decision by the Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission (FWC) may seriously impact the way employers collect personal...
