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3 Key Changes to Unfair Dismissal Laws

Remember, if you employ 15 or more full-time employees, there are 3 key changes to unfair dismissal laws that have applied to you since 1 July 2009:

  • Your casuals can lodge unfair dismissal claims if terminated after 6 months’ regular service. Before 1 July the minimum period for casuals was 12 months.

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By Charles Power posted October 22nd 2009

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Are Your Sexual Harassment Policies Up to Scratch?

In this week’s Workplace Bulletin:

  • Are your sexual harassment policies up to scratch?
  • Quick Tip of the Week: Make sure your sexual harassment policy is readily available to employees!
  • Workplace Helpdesk Q and A: Can a position be made redundant on a “last on, first off” basis?

Dear Reader,

Late last month, a South Australian employer was ordered to pay a record $466,000 in damages to an employee who was dismissed for complaining about repeated incidences of sexual harassment.

The employee made multiple complaints, only to be ignored by her employer and then later dismissed unfairly for poor performance.

So what can you learn from this incident?

Implementing good policies and processes can help prevent this from happening to you.

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By Claire Berry posted July 14th 2009

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