Case Law - Employment Law Handbook (Page 20)

Case Law

Evidence supporting the requirement to take compassionate leave

Terminating a fixed-term contract that has an option to extend

Gardening leave extending the operation of a restraint clause

Duty of care to employees in a workplace investigation

Including casual service periods when calculating redundancy pay

Refusing to follow a lawful and reasonable direction can constitute grounds for dismissal

Compensation awarded for misleading and deceptive representations

Do you need to pay a volunteer or intern?

Bullying claims are not for injured feelings

Refusal to accept a pay cut may not be a valid reason for dismissal

All employees must be better off overall to pass the BOOT

Cost orders can be made against unreasonable employees even when they are self-represented

Strict compliance with notice of employee representational rights is required

Allowing an employee to mistreat other employees can be costly

Hefty penalties for director under Fair Work Act accessory liability provisions