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Is my employer a small business if it has associated entities?

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Is my employer a small business if it has associated entities?

If your employer is a small business, then for the purpose of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) it will be bound by different and less onerous rules when dismissing employees.

I have left a well-paying job for a new role, but am now being made redundant. Do I have any legal recourse?

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I have left a well-paying job for a new role, but am now being made redundant. Do I have any legal recourse?

If you feel your employer has mislead you into a new role, only to make you redundant, you could receive damages for loss suffered.

My employer has changed my regular hours of work. What are my legal rights?

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My employer has changed my regular hours of work. What are my legal rights?

If an employer is seeking to change your working hours, they must ensure they are acting within the confines of the law. This includes adhering to contractual obligations, engaging in appropriate consultation and ensuring that the change is not a result of any discriminatory reasons.

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Can I Record Conversations Or Meetings With My Boss?

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Can I record conversations or meetings with my boss?

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.

I have been placed on “garden leave” by my employer

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I have been placed on “garden leave” by my employer

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.

Can I Get Sacked Because I Have A Personality Conflict With A Manager?

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Can I get sacked because I have a personality conflict with a manager?

You might be bullied at work because you have a personality conflict with a fellow employee or a manager.

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Accessing the Law

Lots of laws apply to you

Multiple laws will apply to your individual case.

Fair Work Act 2009 - protection and compensation

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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.

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