The FWC took a broad view of “continuous service” last week and requires certain previous casual employment to be taken into account when calculating redundancy pay. A period of “regular and systematic casual employment” may be “continuous employment.” Employers are advised to seek advice when changing the status of employees or risk not discharging their …
Workers who think they’re being bullied at work can apply to the Fair Work Commission for an order to stop the bullying. Workplace bullying can also be a breach of health and safety laws. State and territory health and safety organisations may decide to respond to complaints about workplace bullying and can prosecute for breaches …
Redundancy under the National Employment Standards happens when an employer either: decides they no longer want an employee’s job to be done by anyone and terminates their employment (except in cases of ordinary and customary turnover of labour – which depends on the relevant circumstances), or becomes insolvent or bankrupt. Redundancy may happen when: the …
