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Employment Law Series – Recruitment and Discrimination – Case Update

Many employers operate under the misunderstanding that workplace discrimination laws only apply when considering the interests of those who are current employees.  However, the following two examples, one on mental illness and another on criminal records, highlight that such considerations also extend to the recruitment process including prospective employees. Mental illness Chalker v Murrays Australia …
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Employment Law Series: Sexual harassment and #metoo – case update

Overview A number of Unfair Dismissal decisions before the FWC this year confirm that the #MeToo movement is gaining traction in Australia, with employers beginning to adopt a much higher standard of what is appropriate in the workplace and taking swift action in dismissing workers engaging in inappropriate behaviour. The #MeToo movement has encouraged victims …
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Employment Law Series: Disputes arising from employment termination – Unfair dismissal

As we all know, often termination is challenging and if not handled delicately can result in a dispute.  The common disputes that arise out of employment termination are: Unfair Dismissal; and General Protection claims. In this article, we examine unfair dismissal. Who can claim for unfair dismissal? The unfair dismissal regime applies to national system …
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