by Jennifer Bicknell | Apr 2, 2025
From Flat White to Flat Out of a Job A 66-year-old employee (with 27 years’ service) was invited by his manager for a coffee at their usual café, only to be told, in public, that his employment would end on 31 December (six months later). The manager was planning a...
by Jennifer Bicknell | Mar 10, 2025
Eligible casuals can provide their employers with written notice that they want to change to full time or part time employment. Employers should acquaint themselves with the changes, as they can only refuse a request for certain reasons. The Fair Work Ombudsman has...
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 | 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 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...
by Jennifer Bicknell | Sep 26, 2024
A boilermaker was alleged to have used a die grinder to draw a picture of a penis and words into the paint work on the roof of a tanker. His employer determined that he did so and summarily dismissed him on the basis that he had admitted to the conduct. The admission...
