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4 of today’s Major Human Resources challenges for Employers
As we head into another new year the effects of COVID-19 on the workplace and in particular employment law has been widely felt. Even for those industries and companies who are seeing growth opportunities now, the initial impact had many in precarious and uncertain positions. The team at NB Lawyers – lawyers for employers assisted a number of Employers, Human Resources teams, People and…
Read MoreCouncil says Serious Safety breach warrants termination: 2 Garbage Collectors pay a hefty price (3 lessons for Councils)
A 62 year old with 42 years of service with the City of Sydney Council challenged his dismissal which cost him (amongst other things) a $70,000 entitlement. The Commission however found in favour of the Council citing the safety breaches had potential consequences for “catastrophic and avoidable” injuries. In Hamlin v City of Sydney Council [2021] NSWIRComm…
Read MoreMisconduct, disciplinary processes and show cause…..4 Tips for HR and Employers to defend a dismissal claim
There is an air of inevitability for a number of HR and Employers having to deal with: directions not been followed, disciplinary action, testing of current policies and procedures dismissal claims Here are some tips to deal with these issues: TIP 1 – Exercise discretion in conducting a disciplinary process Employers and HR should…
Read MoreA complete guide: What are easements on property and types of easements in Queensland
What is an Easement? An Easement is a right that gives others the eligibility to cross over；or use part of your land for a specific purpose. If a registered easement exists on the property you are purchasing then you will find it listed on the ‘Title of the property‘ as an encumbrance. Common Types of…
Read MoreMandatory COVID-19 Vaccine – 60 Queensland Police Service employees test compulsory vaccinations in the workplace
The issue of mandatory vaccines or compulsory vaccinations has become a significant issue for Employers. There have been some mixed messages coming out from the media and keeping up to date with changes from Government mandates can be difficult. The Queensland Police Service (QPS) and the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission (QIRC) Full Bench decision has…
Read MoreGenuine Redundancies? How to ensure a redundancy is done right. 3 Practical Tips for Employers.
NB Lawyers – Lawyers for Employers successfully defended an unfair dismissal application[2] (the Application) on behalf of one of our valued clients, the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary. The operations of the Sanctuary, like many other businesses, were impacted by COVID-19. Specifically, the reduction in the number of tourists attending the Sanctuary required it to take certain steps…
Read MorePerformance Management – 3 Tips for all People Managers, HR and Human Resources
As we start to come “back into the office”, understand the practical and financial impact of pandemic, COVID-19 and vaccinations and begin either a restart of business progress or a continuation of growth the issue of people and performance management has become ever more increasingly important. A number of organisations have been in contact with…
Read More41 Counts of Adverse Action and 8,000 pages of documents – When a General Protections Application succeeds for mental and emotional distress
Sharing details of a complaint made by an employee or having a manager react to a complaint angrily is a recipe for disaster – the case of Lamont v University of Queensland (No 2) [2020] FCA 720 demonstrates this. It started when the applicant (an academic) made a complaint about a Professor due to their harassing…
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