The issue of social media in the employment context is at the forefront of employment law issues presently. It is a grey area. Today, we will look at some recent cases. But first, why does this issue matter? Because it is about employees personal lives
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
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?
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 general protection claims. General Protections One of the primary objectives
It is fair for an employer to dismiss an employee without notice or warning when the employee’s conduct is sufficiently serious to justify immediate dismissal (summary dismissal)[1]. The reasons must be sound, defensible and well founded. It cannot merely be a matter of the employer
The most common form of employment separation is where an employee provides an employer with Notice of their intention to end the employment relationship. This is usually consensual and the key consideration is normally whether sufficient Notice has been provided. Notice The required Notice can be set
The short answer is no. There are many options available to individuals and organisations in order to resolve a dispute without going to Court. At Griffin Legal, we understand that Court is rarely the best way to achieve a successful outcome to a dispute, and we
Defamation is a routine matter to take to Court. Like all legal matters, there are tricks of the trade, but it is a fairly simple process – albeit costly because it is time consuming. In the past, defamation cases largely involved journalists and authors. These
Need to chase a debt from a company? Do you operate a company and someone has issued you a statutory demand? Here is a quick summary of statutory demands and how they work. What is a Statutory Demand? A Statutory Demand is a formal written request for
As a litigator, I advocate for my clients in the most traditional sense of the word – in the Courtroom. But if you think about it, isn’t advocacy part of everyday life? We are all required to advocate constantly – for our clients, for our
