This is the final post in a series on adverse action claims, based on a presentation delivered by Michael Cochrane (Special Counsel) to the Television Education Network (TEN) on 13 November 2019. In our previous post, we focused on how to reduce the risk of an adverse action claim arising when an employee takes stress … Read more
In the face of the increasing concerns over coronavirus (COVID-19), many travel-exposed businesses (whether concerning customers, suppliers or staff) are urgently reviewing their Business Continuity Planning. We don’t want to be alarmist, but we thought we would provide some basic tips for those of you who do not necessarily think it may affect you – … Read more
This is the third post in a series on adverse action claims, based on a presentation and paper delivered by Michael Cochrane (Special Counsel) on the Television Education Network (TEN) on 13 November 2019. In our previous post, we discussed why and how employees use adverse action provisions during a legitimate performance management process. In this … Read more
This is the second post in a series on ‘Managing Performance in the Age of Adverse Action Claims’, based on a presentation and paper delivered by Michael Cochrane (Special Counsel) on the Television Education Network (TEN) on 13 November 2019. In our previous post, we provided a brief recap on our adverse action laws (a … Read more
IN THIS UPDATE: with Woolworths in the spotlight the era of ‘wage theft’ continues, we have the latest non-standard work (labour hire and gig work) developments, we had an important industrial ruling on travel time, there is a labour hire licensing update for Victoria, news on the varied Modern Awards and some new FWC forms … Read more
It’s hard to believe that it has been more than a year since we held our well attended mental health in the workplace breakfast seminar at the RACV Club. We have seen some important developments in workplace safety and mental health over the last year. It seems that bullying and harassment has been one of … Read more
This update comes at a time when people and businesses in Queensland and New South Wales are dealing with the aftermath of a recent bushfire crisis. In addition to the fire damage, recovery bill and insurance claims that will flow from these devastating bushfires, a recent Victorian Supreme Court jury finding is a reminder for businesses … Read more
This is the first in a 4 part series of posts on ‘Managing Performance in the Age of Adverse Action Claims’, and is based on a presentation and paper delivered by Michael Cochrane (Special Counsel) on the Television Education Network (TEN) on 13 November 2019. Since their enactment a decade ago, the general protections provisions … Read more
Over the last 12-18 months we have seen demand in the food & beverage industry accelerate in all sectors, tempered only by the horrifying drought which continues to cause enormous pain in so many parts of the industry. Against this current struggle, we have observed that the long-term cycle still creates incredible incentive to revitalise … Read more
