Posts by NB Lawyers
When you get it wrong, 3 mistakes an Employer made leading to a General Protections order of $85K
There are a number of well documented workplace problems continuing to persist as we continue on this year – sexual harassment and bullying claims, underpayment of wages, the vaccination – mandate or not to mandate, redundancy and termination of employment claims and the end of JobKeeper. Many clients we have spoken to say there hasn’t…
Read More4 Major Steps an Employment Lawyer takes to Defend a Sexual Harassment claim for an Employer
With the backdrop of a number of sexual harassment claims currently in the news cycle and potentially plenty more. The issue of sexual harassment (and to some extent bullying) is prominent, a number of clients have sought our advice in defending their Directors, Executives, Managers and Supervisors and through vicarious liability the company against sexual…
Read MoreHow to Set Up Business In Australia? 3 Hot Tips for International Business
For foreign investors, there are various factors to consider before starting a foreign business in Australia. Depending on the operation and industry relevant for the business, these factors can also vary. Generally, starting a business in Australia for foreigners need to consider factors including business structure, human resources and taxation. Choose Business Structure and IP…
Read MoreCelebrity Searches and Confidential Information – 2 tips to deal with misuse of client information
Access to confidential information is part and parcel of work for many employees especially those working in finance, professional services and technology based businesses. The ANZ Bank recently dealt with a case where an employee filed an unfair dismissal claim after she was dismissed for: Undertaking an unauthorised celebrity search on the database Doing searches…
Read MoreZombie Companies – “cut the fat not the muscle” 6 Post JobKeeper tips for Employers
As we head towards the end of JobKeeper and the proverbial cliff for some companies – the term “Zombie Companies” spring to mind. What are “Zombie Companies” – those who are heavily reliant on the JobKeeper payments to pay for operational costs of the business but once the subsidies run dry will have difficulty running…
Read MoreLong needed IR changes lose the BOOT and 4 that are still in – Update for HR and Employers
We recently discussed the Government’s IR proposed changes in the article Loosening The BOOT Straps And 9 Other Industrial Relations Changes. There has finally been some movement in this regard with discussions with the cross-bench proving to be a major stumbling block. As an update the BOOT test changes have now been scrapped (well at…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Vaccinations are coming – what now? 5 Questions for Australian Employers to Consider.
A number of Employers now must consider the COVID-19 vaccination. In a previous article “Can Australian Employers force an Employee to get vaccinated?” we answered the question – yes (with some caveats) mainly around: Inherent requirements of the position Workplace health and safety obligations Reasonable and lawful directions Dealing with objections Dealing with objections around the inherent requirements of the position and medical grounds. We…
Read MoreWhat should Employers do with “side-hustle” employees? 4 ways to defend the business
The phenomenon of employees taking on “side hustle” projects or secondary projects is nothing necessarily new. The increase in secondary employment and multiple/diversified income streams has also been given a boost with the onset of COVID-19. A number of Employers have taken to terminating the employment of employees due to secondary employment or side hustle…
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