Category Archives: Employment

Employment Resources

Sexual harassment in the workplace

Sexual harassment in the workplace is unlawful Sexual harassment is unfortunately still a common occurrence...

A restraint of trade provision must be fair

Globalisation and technology have contributed to increased market competition and businesses are more determined than...

What employers need to know about new casual employment laws

The Fair Work Act (FWA) was recently amended to change workplace rights for casual employees...

Does bullying exist in your boardroom?

Does bullying exist in your boardroom? Boardrooms are often the place of heated debate over...

Got a dress code? What if your receptionist gets a neck tattoo?

Got a dress code? What if your receptionist gets a neck tattoo? It’s fair to...

I was just having fun – rights and responsibilities at the office Christmas party

I was just having fun – rights and responsibilities at the office Christmas party There...

Consequences of sharing company secrets with competitors

Consequences of sharing company secrets with competitors Employees have a duty of confidentiality and good...

When post-employment restraints are too broad

When post-employment restraints are too broad The Victorian Court of Appeal recently revisited the enforceability...

What happens to employee entitlements when a business is sold?

What happens to employee entitlements when a business is sold? There is much to consider...

Can I be sacked for breaching company policies?

Can I be sacked for breaching company policies? The circumstances unique to each case must...