Christmas Parties Without The ‘Hangover’
09/12/2024Managing Risks and Responsibilities as an Employer With the end of year festivities well upon us, many employers will be hosting celebrations with their employees. However, this time of year serves as a timely reminder to employers that poor management and planning can make end of year celebrations (and their… READ MORE →
Can an employer direct employees to take annual leave during the festive season?
14/11/2024With the festive season around the corner many businesses will be considering a shutdown period over the holidays. This then raises the critical question of whether an employer can direct their employees to take paid annual leave over the shutdown and what happens if employees do not have sufficient leave… READ MORE →
Owens v I-Med Radiology
26/07/2022The recent Fair Work Commission (FWC) decision of Owens v I-Med Radiology has provided cautionary guidance to unvaccinated applicants making unfair dismissal applications. The decision comes after a wave of unfair dismissal decisions involving mandatory vaccination directives have revealed similar unsuccessful themes for applicants in 2022 so far. In this… READ MORE →