News15 Feb 2024When does an absence become abandonment?
Abandonment of employment is a situation where an employee stops showing up for work without a valid reason or explanation, and without informing their employer of their intention to resign.
News19 Jan 2024Out-of-hours conduct could be work-related
Employees may sometimes engage in conduct outside their normal working hours or workplace. This article will explore the legal issues which can arise in these situations.
News19 Jan 2024Closing Loopholes Act has commenced – what’s changed?
The Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Act 2023 commenced on 15 December 2023. This article provides a summary of the main changes to keep employers informed.
News12 Dec 2023Small Business Fair Dismissal Code
Our article explains the SBFDC and includes case summaries as examples of where the dismissal complied with the SBFDC and where the dismissal is non-compliant.
News17 Oct 2023Taking annual leave in advance
When employees do not have enough annual leave to cover the entire period, an option may be for the employee to take annual leave in advance.
