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TRAINING DATES REMINDER
Workwise is offering the following training workshops throughout the year in Bunbury and Albany. Limited places are still available for the following dates. Cost for training is $250.00 per person + GST for a half day session from 8.30am to 12.30pm. Fee includes...
A word of caution about where you source your employment documentation from…
In recent weeks we have taken on several new clients who all present with a common problem. They have - with the best of intentions - 'borrowed' or have been 'provided' with sample employment contracts from friends/other businesses/ their accountant etc. Almost...
PROBATIONARY PERIODS
We have had several questions around the use of Probationary Periods of employment in recent weeks. There appears to be some degree of confusion around how these are managed and the rights of employees, particularly when termination is a likely outcome. Under the Fair...
Case law decisions and employee out of hour activities
The following article taken from 'Workplace Express' provides some excellent examples of recent case law concerning a number of decisions regarding unfair dismissal claims in relation to a range of employee activities. The decisions illustrate the importance of...
Redundacy Ruling – More to “acceptable” job than being able to do it, says FWC
This latest ruling from the FWC posted by 'Workplace Express' in relation to a redundancy payout sheds some light on the intent of the legislation and will give some direction to employers who are looking at the redundancy process. An employee who refused a job...