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JH Briefs

20/03/2023

Unpaid invoices and taunts for living in misery: the circumstances which led the FWC to issue rare stop bullying orders. 

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JH Briefs

20/02/2023

Paid agents vs lawyers: do you get what you pay for?

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Accessing the new paid family and domestic violence leave

01/02/2023

From 1 February 2023, workers of companies with more than 15 employees can access ten days of paid family and domestic violence leave within a 12 month period. The full ten days is offered to all employees, regardless of whether you work full-time, part-time or casual,…

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JH Briefs

27/01/2023

Comparing apples with apples: Can employees argue that their dismissal was unfair because similar conduct did not result in dismissal for someone else? 

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What is an enterprise agreement?

19/01/2023

Enterprise agreements are negotiated agreements between employers, employees and unions or bargaining representatives about minimum terms and conditions of employment. They can cover a range of matters, including fair wages, hours of work, meal breaks, overtime, flexible working conditions and consultation and dispute resolution processes. Importantly,…

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Bullied at work? What the Fair Work Commission looks for when making stop bullying orders

09/01/2023

Employees who reasonably believes that they have been bullied at work can apply to the Fair Work Commission for an order to stop bullying. When assessing these claims, the Commission will consider the evidence and determine whether that evidence constitutes bullying behaviour. The Fair Work Act…

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