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Vicarious Liability: Employment Law Australia
Vicarious liability is a legal doctrine in Australia that holds one party responsible for the wrongful actions of another party. This is the case even if the party held legally responsible did not commit the wrongful act themselves. Under this doctrine, an
Unfair Dismissal Claim
An unfair dismissal claim arises when an employer dismisses an employee in a harsh, unjust, or unreasonable manner. The Fair Work Act 2009 governs laws relating to employment in the private sector. Hence, a party must lodge an unfair dismissal claim
Long Service Leave Payout on Resignation: Are You Eligible?
It’s possible to avail long service leave NSW payout on resignation. However, this will depend on the number of years an employee has worked for his/her employer. This is an important topic of consideration under employment law since the employer
Discrimination at Work in Australia
Some employees may experience discrimination at work and may just put up with it or resign from their position. Discrimination typically occurs when a person or a group of people are treated less favourably than another person or group. Some factors that may
Genuine Redundancy: All You Need to Know
Genuine redundancy occurs when an employer lawfully terminates a person’s job since that role is no longer relevant. Employers may also conduct this if they want to restructure their company’s operations. The reason for the redundancy is considered
Employee Background Check
It’s only right for employers to conduct an employee background check in the recruitment process. Employers must ensure that they are not hiring someone who has a criminal background or who has a bad record from their previous company. Some common issues