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Not a “one and done” thing: The importance of WHS refresher training
Procedurally disastrous: Commission orders employer to pay compensation as a result of its procedurally unfair disciplinary process
Full force denied: Commission rejects constructive dismissal claim after finding performance review process did not force employee to resign
Full force denied: Commission rejects constructive dismissal claim after finding performance review process did not force employee to resign
Hit the brakes: Commission finds on-the-job feedback sufficient in warning employee about poor performance
Time’s up: Fair Work Commission rejects extension of time application after finding that the date of dismissal was made reasonably clear to the employee
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Shane Koelmeyer's Blog
Red Light, Green Light: Dismissals for temporary illnesses under the FW Act
Posted on October 20, 2021 at 11:04 0 Comments 0 Likes
Within the general protections of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act), there is a protection afforded to employees who are temporarily absent from work because of an illness or injury. Specifically, section 352 of the FW Act prohibits employers from dismissing an employee within the first three months of any absence from work due to an illness or injury.
The purpose of this protection is to recognise the inevitability that an employee might require time off…
ContinueWords flying high: Commission critical of employer’s entirely email-based disciplinary process
Posted on October 20, 2021 at 10:30 0 Comments 0 Likes
Communication between the employer and employees is essential for a good working relationship. Poor communication in the disciplinary process may lead to a deficiency in the process which renders the dismissal unfair.
It is important that when conducting a disciplinary process, employers ensure that they make a proportionate and genuine attempt to communicate with the employee on their alleged conduct.
In the recent decision of Mr Roger Woods v LifeFlight Australia…
ContinueNot a “one and done” thing: The importance of WHS refresher training
Posted on September 23, 2021 at 12:51 0 Comments 0 Likes
It is an expected and necessary part of work health and safety (WHS) plans that all new workers receive relevant WHS training. A recent decision in the NSW District Court (the Court) has highlighted the need for employers to also re-induct or provide refresher training to workers when they are transferred to a different department or location.
In SafeWork NSW v Crawfords Freightlines Pty Ltd [2021] NSWDC 442, Crawfords Freightlines Pty Ltd…
ContinueProcedurally disastrous: Commission orders employer to pay compensation as a result of its procedurally unfair disciplinary process
Posted on September 23, 2021 at 12:43 0 Comments 0 Likes
When investigating allegations of misconduct against an employee in the workplace, employers must ensure that any ensuing disciplinary process is kept distinct from and separate to the investigation. This is to ensure that the employee is afforded proper procedural fairness.
The purpose of an investigation into allegations of misconduct is to determine whether or not the misconduct has actually taken place and can be put to the employee as part of a disciplinary process. During the…
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Shane - interesting article. Funny but a request for a date might see you on your date - as in on your arse. What constitutes 'a one strike'?
Is it: -- 'Like to join me for a coffee?' 'Look I've got 2 tickets for a movie - I can't use them - can you?' ' Can I join you at your table for dinner tonight after the conference?' 'We are on the same flight - like to sit together?' ' I'm wondering if you might like to review my conference paper I'm presenting tomorrow - I'd appreciate you reviewing it. We can meet in the bar and I'll do drinks' ' I'm flying back business class - i'll see if I can upgrade you" ' Want to join me for a jog in the morning before the training?' ' I'll let you into a little secret - I've been offered the job (CEO). I think that you have great potential and would like to chat about your future -will need to do it off-site'
' I know that your recent divorce has caused you great anguish. If you need to talk call me anytime - here is my private number' ' A few of us are playing the pokies after work - want to come?'
Any of these can be male to female. female to male, male to male, female to female, boss to subordinate, subordinate to boss, gay to gay, hetro to hetro, transgender to transgender, old to young, young to old, et al
Fair dinkum - it's a bloody mine field those policies and will doubtless create great grief!
UNENFORCEABLE!
best - wayne
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