There are many religious or cultural holidays observed in Australia that are not recognised as public holidays. This may mean that employees are wanting to take leave so that they can participate in a religious or cultural celebration or event
While an employee is not obliged to work on a public holiday an employer may make a reasonable request for an employee to come in. When requesting that an employee work on a public holiday, employers need to consider all relevant circumstances.
Recently, there has been significant media attention on underpayments and ‘wage theft’. This may have led many employees to reflect on whether they were underpaid in previous employment. This leads to the question, are employers able to recover underpayments from former jobs?
This is your best guide to the complex Fair Work Act. It makes navigating the act easy.
I recorded my termination meeting because I was fearful that the employer would say that I resigned and was not sacked if I later brought an unfair dismissal claim.
Garden leave is the colloquial term used where an employer does not require you to attend the workplace but will still pay your usual remuneration during the period of garden leave. You remain an employee throughout the period of garden leave.
You might be bullied at work because you have a personality conflict with a fellow employee or a manager.
Multiple laws will apply to your individual case.
Fair Work Act 2009 - protection and compensation
Find out how this Act influences your case.
Dealing with misleading conduct by your employer
The Competition and Consumer Act 2010 limits the way employers can conduct themselves.
Find a useful list of courts and institutions which may be involved in your case.
