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Email updatesFair Work Act 2009 Fair Dismissal Code
The Fair Work Act 2009 sets out the Small Business Fair Dismissal Code which defines the circumstances where summary dismissal is warranted, the steps an employer should take in respect to the performance management of an under performing employee and most importantly a checklist to follow in dealing with the dismissal of an employee.
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Policy Writers Beware of False Promises!!
From a recent seminar that I attended at Jackson MacDonald Lawyers I learned that as a rule of thumb for policy writers – make sure that you do not use “promissory language” in your policy writing where you do not intend creating an obligation on the employer to provide additional benefits to its employees: and […]
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Managing Problem Employees in the Workplace (Warnings Dismissal & Summary Dismissal)
Managing poor performance and serious misconduct in the workplace is stressful and disruptive and can lead to successful unfair dismissal claims against employers if these matters are not managed correctly. Please read our guidelines on these important issues.
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