What are general protections? General protections are outlined in Chapter 3, Part 3-1 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) and include: protection from adverse action because you have, you have exercised or propose to exercise a workplace right under section 340 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth); … [Read more...] about General Protections Claims – The Basics
What Constitutes Adverse Actions & How Can Employees File Adverse Action Claims ?
The Fair Work Act protects employees from adverse actions by an employer. An employer is said to have taken adverse action against an employee when they dismiss an employee, injure them in their employment, alter the employee’s position to their detriment or discriminate against the … [Read more...] about What Constitutes Adverse Actions & How Can Employees File Adverse Action Claims ?
What are an Employer’s rights if an Employee intentionally lies in a Resume?
What are the rights of an employer when faced with an intentionally false misrepresentation committed by an employee? In short an employer can generally fairly dismiss an employee who has intentionally provided false information on a resume or CV. The Hertz Case (Background) The case of Charles … [Read more...] about What are an Employer’s rights if an Employee intentionally lies in a Resume?
Lawyers In Perth Warn: Dismissing An Employee For Whistleblowing May Be An Adverse Action
A married couple were franchisees of a carpet and flooring store. One staff member who assisted them in the day-to-day administrative and clerical tasks observed her boss showing signs of intoxication whilst at work. He was confused, forgetful, had slurred speech, and was unable to walk properly. … [Read more...] about Lawyers In Perth Warn: Dismissing An Employee For Whistleblowing May Be An Adverse Action
Sacking Employee For Taking Sick Leaves Is Unlawful: Case Summary By Adverse Action Lawyers, Perth
Section 352 of the Fair Work Act prohibits an employer from dismissing an employee simply because the employee is temporarily absent from work due to illness or injury. When an employee is temporarily absent but provides a medical certificate or statutory declaration about an illness or injury, the … [Read more...] about Sacking Employee For Taking Sick Leaves Is Unlawful: Case Summary By Adverse Action Lawyers, Perth
Choose an Adverse Action Lawyer who will help you. Tiger Airways Case Study Examining the difference between Unfair Dismissal and General Protections
There may be any number of reasons why an employee may be dismissed. The reasons and the factual circumstances involved in the dismissal must be considered in determining the proper action or application which should be made. The need to choose the proper remedy is crucial because an employee is … [Read more...] about Choose an Adverse Action Lawyer who will help you. Tiger Airways Case Study Examining the difference between Unfair Dismissal and General Protections