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External workplace investigation reports do not automatically attract privilege
Seeking legal advice was not the dominant purpose for commissioning the investigation and even so, the employer's conduct waived possible privilege.
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Is The Proposed 10-Year Ban On NRL Players Involved In R360 An Enforceable Restraint Of Trade?
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Employee Performance Improvement Plan: What You Need To Know
A Performance Improvement Plan is a formal, supportive tool designed to bridge the gap between an employee's current performance and the standard required for their role.
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Employee Records And Award Set-off Clauses
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Key Changes To Paid Parental Leave Under Baby Priya's Law
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The Court's judgment provides broader guidance for employees wondering how to respond to a request from their employer to work on a public holiday.
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Beyond Policy – The FWC Reinforces The Duty To Genuinely Consider Flexible Work Arrangements
This case serves as a reminder that strict adherence to policy without properly consulting an employee in the context of their flexible work arrangement request will be a breach of the FWA.
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Can an employer refuse your resignation?
Termination—by either party—is only valid if done according to the contract's termination clause and any applicable industrial instruments.
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For most Australian visas, English proficiency matters. Unless exempt, applicants need to meet specific English language requirements that vary depending on whether they are the primary or secondary applicant and the type of visa they are applying for.
Interstaff Immigration Agency
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Employing Work And Holiday Makers Beyond Six Months | Staying Compliant
Does your business hire Working Holiday Makers (otherwise known as Subclasses 417 and 462 Visa holders) but find the six-month work condition limiting?
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Federal Court Orders Compensation For Christmas Holiday Work Breach
Employers must make a reasonable request for public holiday work, not impose it.
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Baby Priya's Bill amends the Fair Work Act to protect employer-funded paid parental leave for parents after child loss, stillbirth or adoption.
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What The Westpac Flexible Work Ruling Really Means For employers
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Flexible work requests - Don't bank on skipping process!
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New English Requirements For Visas
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Employing Work And Holiday Makers Beyond Six Months | Staying Compliant
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