by Nicole Dunn | Sep 24, 2020
Following on from my blog about the complaints of sexual harassment (read about it here), I’m often asked the question, I’ve got the complaint or grievance or allegations. What do I do now?!?! Managing these issues lends...
by Nicole Dunn | Sep 23, 2020
We are again reminded that attention to detail is key when it comes to enterprise agreement drafting and interpretation. Enterprise agreements (EAs) set out the minimum employment conditions that apply to a business or a group of businesses. EAs cover a...
by Nicole Dunn | Sep 23, 2020
89 of 122 modern awards were varied effective 1 November 2018 to include a requirement that an employer must pay an employee’s final pay no later than seven days after the day the employment ends. The new clause is set out below: Clause X Payment on termination of...
by Nicole Dunn | Sep 23, 2020
While we know the majority of organisations have fun end of year events that go off without a hitch, the case of Sione Vai v ALDI Stores (A Limited Partnership) [2018] FWC 4118 reminds us of what needs to be done before and when it goes...
by Nicole Dunn | Sep 15, 2020
Despite its humble beginnings, the #MeToo movement as we all know became an international calling card against sexual violence and harassment in the workplace. This was primarily due to what can only be described as a flood of complaints against Harvey Weinstein. The...
by Nicole Dunn | Sep 15, 2020
First decision of the year! Thomas v Hanseatic Marine Engineer Pty Ltd t/as SilverYachts [2019] FWC 1 reminds employers that it isn’t about how much you pay your managers to take them outside the coverage of a modern award or unfair dismissal...
