News/Events

Fair Work rejects changes to community services award

Fair Work Australia has refused the application by the AFEI to vary the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award to increase flexibility for employers.

Discrimination and Adverse Action under the Fair Work Act

Employees and prospective employees now have the option to pursue discriminatory behaviour by employers under industrial legislation.

Employment issues : illness, injury and work

The dismissal of employees who have injuries or illnesses continues to be a difficult and regularly encountered problem area for employers and employees.

Time Limits for Unfair Dismissal Applications

Did you know that if you have been unfairly dismissed; our employment lawyers can give you advice on making an application to Fair Work Australia if you are covered by the Federal industrial relations system or the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission if you are covered by the State industrial relations system?

Flexible working arrangements : do you know your rights?

The new safety net for employment rights, the National Employment Standards (NES), includes the right to request “flexible working arrangements” as one of its minimum entitlements.