When a staff member raises frustrations and suggests they may leave, even in what appears to be a casual conversation, it often falls to the business owner or manager to
Parental leave overpayments can create payroll and legal issues for employers. Parental leave includes leave taken in connection with the birth or care of a child, including maternity leave and
When an employee resigns from a senior position or is given notice of termination, employers often face a challenging transition period. The departing employee may have access to sensitive commercial
For Australian employers, operational change is inevitable. Growth, restructures, technology, and economic pressures often require changes to employee roles and duties. However, changing an employee’s role without following the correct
If you are involved in a workplace dispute, a settlement resolution may be reached. Across Australia, settlement is the main way employment matters are resolved – whether the issue involves
Understanding when you can (and can’t) deduct money from an employee’s wages is critical for Australian businesses. Getting it wrong can expose employers to underpayment claims, penalties, and Fair Work
For employers, few areas of employment law carry as much hidden risk as general protections (adverse action) claims. Our employer lawyers regularly act for employers facing adverse action claims triggered
If you become sick while on annual leave, you don’t have to lose your hard-earned holiday days. Employment lawyers regularly confirm that under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth), Australian
Employment underpayments are one of the most common (and most financially damaging) workplace law issues in Australia. Thousands of employees each year discover they’ve been underpaid wages, overtime, penalty rates,
