Photo by Icons8 Team on UnsplashAustralian Fair Work Commission's 21 day limitation period calculation & extension grantsUpdated: 27 January 2021Both unfair dismissal and general protections applications have a strict lodgement due date and extensions are granted in exceptional circumstances. Here’s a guide so you know exactly how the limitation periods apply. 21 daysEmployees have
Photo by Malvestida Magazine on Unsplash Minimum working hours per shift in Australia Updated 26 September 2022 While there is maximum weekly working hours in Australia, there is also minimum working hours per day. It is important you know what they are whether you are an employer or an employee. Understanding the minimum
Photo by Toa Heftiba on Unsplash Period of employment definition 31 December 2019 Calculating an employee’s period of employment is important if you are responding to an employee's application for an unfair dismissal remedy. As you will see below, the definition is not so so straight forward so here's a guide. In a
Photo by Toa Heftiba on UnsplashDo small businesses have to pay redundancy?Updated 12 August 2022Making staff redundant is never an easy thing to do. There is a lot to consider. One question is, do small businesses have to pay redundancy? This is a great question. But a complex one to answer. The short
Photo by Andrew Butler on UnsplashHow to avoid an unfair dismissal claim for a fake redundancy29 December 2019 Employers can avoid unfair dismissal claims for a fake redundancy by understanding the meaning of genuine redundancy and following best practice guidelines in a redundancy situation.In a hurry? Jump ahead. Section 389 meaning of genuine redundancyThe legal