In this day and age social media is ubiquitous. In recent times, the courts have had to deal with social media’s influence, particularly in the workplace. One difficult topic that both employers and the courts have had to deal with is employees posting on social media, both during and outside of … [Read more...] about Can an Employee be Dismissed over an Offensive Social Media Post? An Anaylsis by an Employment Law Firm
Racial discrimination Under the Fair Work Act 2009 By Our Discrimination Lawyers
One of the general protections provided for in the Fair Work Act 2009 is protection from discrimination in the workplace. Under the Act an employer cannot take adverse action, be it dismissing the employee or otherwise, against an employee or a prospective employee, on the basis of several listed … [Read more...] about Racial discrimination Under the Fair Work Act 2009 By Our Discrimination Lawyers
Employment Law Advice: Don’t Jump The Gun And Wait For Your Termination
In James Lawson v Environet Australia Pty Ltd [2017] FWC 848, Mr Lawsonmade an unfair dismissal claim against his employer, Environet Australia. On 13 September 2016, Mr Lawson’s Operations Manager presented a Safe Work Method Statement for Mr Lawson to sign. Mr Lawson refused and claimed that he … [Read more...] about Employment Law Advice: Don’t Jump The Gun And Wait For Your Termination
No Fun For Basketball Coach – Case Example From Redundancy Lawyers, Perth
In Daniel KerlevBasketball Tek Academy Pty Ltd T/A Basketballtek[2017] FWC 962, the employee, Mr Kerle, was a basketball coach and admin officer for Basketballtek. However, after just 9 months of employment, Mr Kerle was dismissed on 17 October 2016. Mr Kerle then claimed that his dismissal was … [Read more...] about No Fun For Basketball Coach – Case Example From Redundancy Lawyers, Perth
A Not So Idyllic Farm: Case Example By Employment Solicitors, Perth
In Pomering v Ronpom Pty Ltd T/A Millers Turf Farm [2017] FWC 1948, a family-managed farm was the scene of an unfair dismissal. Mr Pomering was the sole director and shareholder of the respondent employer, Millers Turf Farm (“Mr Pomering Senior”). The applicant for the unfair dismissal claim was Mr … [Read more...] about A Not So Idyllic Farm: Case Example By Employment Solicitors, Perth
When Leaving Work without Explanation does not Justify Termination? Guide From an Employment Law Firm
What Happened In Mr A v The Respondent [2016] FWC 8631, the employee worked for the employer for approximately 1 year. However, on 14 July 2016, the employee suddenly stated that he would be leaving. The employee then left the workplace and did not provide any further explanation as to why, when or … [Read more...] about When Leaving Work without Explanation does not Justify Termination? Guide From an Employment Law Firm