by Jennifer Bicknell | Dec 4, 2024
What trend am I seeing out there in the workplace world? More and more employers are reluctant to have crucial conversations – fearful of Fair Work or stress claims. This is understandable given the record number of filings with the FWC and mental health claims...
by Jennifer Bicknell | Dec 3, 2024
Hello! Welcome to your favourite workplace newsletter – a combination of things you need to know and things that will make you laugh out loud. In this issue there’s a workplace trend, news snippets, and sage advice in the “Dear Jen” column. And of course, I share my...
by Jennifer Bicknell | Nov 20, 2024
Employer’s Pressure to Sign New Contract Amounts to Unfair Dismissal An employee with over 9 years of service and a clean record was presented with a new job description and contract which included higher sales targets and post-termination restraints. The employee was...
by Jennifer Bicknell | Nov 20, 2024
Hello! Welcome to your favourite workplace newsletter – a combination of things you need to know and things that will make you laugh out loud. In this issue there’s a workplace trend, news snippets, cases and sage advice in the “Dear Jen” column. And of course, I...
by Jennifer Bicknell | Nov 4, 2024
Issue Taking Many Clients By Surprise – Super Obligations For Independent Contractors There is a common misconception that companies do not need to pay super for contractors who have an ABN – i.e. sole traders who do not operate under a “Pty Ltd”. If...
