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The FWC recently found SA CARE’s dismissal of a casual disability care worker to be unfair and ordered compensation.
The employee in question was warned off tube-feeding clients due to her lack of certification. In response, she advised that she had been signed off on two appropriate training courses,…
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When dealing with allegations of staff misconduct, employers must be able to clearly delineate between fact-finding and disciplinary investigations.
This includes communicating the difference to staff involved in the process.
A 'fact-finding' process is often a necessary preliminary step in determining whether a…
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The rules around when staff can be terminated while they are on leave can be a source of consternation for management and human resources professionals.
The consequences of getting it wrong are demonstrated in the recent Fair Work Commission decision of Tuan Nguyen v Adelaide Fencing and Steel Supplies Pty Ltd [2020] FWC 79 (30 January…
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It is not unusual when investigating allegations such as sexual harassment, bullying or theft for the person accused of the misconduct to make a counter allegation.
This in turn can generate further counter allegations, making it difficult for investigators to keep track of a growing litany of wrongdoings!
Steering through the sea of…
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