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GENERAL PROTECTIONS CLAIMS – THE PROCESS
This is the second of two articles that discuss General Protection claims. The previous issue spoke about what these are, this article deals with the process of lodgement. The Forms referred to are available from the Fairwork Commission site. Lodging an application...
GENERAL PROTECTIONS CLAIMS ON THE INCREASE
A recent phenomenon in industrial relations cases is the rise in ‘General Protections’ claims which some members may have read or heard about. This is the first of two articles that explains what they are and how the application is made to the Commission. What is a...
EMPLOYEE ENTITLEMENTS WHEN YOU BUY OR SELL A BUSINESS – STATE
This can be a very confusing area for employers particularly as the requirements of State VS Federal are different. This is the second of two articles that deals with this area. State of Western Australia In the State system where a business is sold and the buyer...
EMPLOYEE ENTITLEMENTS WHEN YOU BUY OR SELL A BUSINESS – FEDERAL
This can be a very confusing area for employers particularly as the requirements of State VS Federal are different in a number of areas. This is the first of two articles that deals with this area. Federal (National) System Employers. In the Federal system where a...
TIME IN LIEU
At Workwise in recent weeks we have had a number of members ending up having issues over excessive ‘time off in lieu’ accruals. Many employers utilise this system of accounting for and remunerating overtime hours, but unless well managed this practice can lead to a...