One of the grounds on which employees can make a general protections claim is on the basis of disability. A general protections claim can be made where an employee has a reasonable belief that adverse action has been taken against them for a variety of reasons, disability being one of them. Adverse … [Read more...] about Employment law services: General Protections claims on the grounds of disability
Out-of-Hours Conduct by Employees and Unfair Dismissal
Usually, an employee’s employment may only be terminated for out-of-hours conduct when: 1.The employee’s conduct is likely to cause serious damage to the relationship between the employer and the employee; or 2.The employee’s behaviour damages the interests of the employer; or 3.The conduct … [Read more...] about Out-of-Hours Conduct by Employees and Unfair Dismissal
Workplace Bullying
Bullying is, unfortunately, something that happens in may workplaces. It poses a risk to the health and safety of employees as it may affect workers’ mental and physical health. It is in the interests of employers to protect employees from bullying if they are to maintain a happy and productive … [Read more...] about Workplace Bullying
Sexual harassment in the workplace: What can you do about it?
What is sexual harassment? Sexual harassment is generally defined as any unwanted or unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature which makes a person feel offended, humiliated or intimidated. It includes remarks, conduct or innuendo of a sexual nature. It can be a person harassing a member of the … [Read more...] about Sexual harassment in the workplace: What can you do about it?
Federal Jurisdiction: What to Do if You Have Been Discriminated Against in the Workplace Based on Your Age
The law states that an employer must not discriminate against an employee or perspective employee based on that person’s age; such action is unlawful in Australia. Age discrimination takes all forms, such as not granting a lease to someone because the perception they are too young, making … [Read more...] about Federal Jurisdiction: What to Do if You Have Been Discriminated Against in the Workplace Based on Your Age
What Can Dismissed Employees Do?
There are a number of legal avenues you can pursue in Australia if you have been dismissed from your job in unjust circumstances. The two most common actions available for dismissed employees in Australia under the Fair Work Act 2009 are: An Unfair Dismissal claim ; and A General Protections … [Read more...] about What Can Dismissed Employees Do?