Workplace (e)ssentials May 2011

16/05/2011

Welcome to this issue of Workplace (e)ssentials

In this edition we look at:

Employee lawfully dismissed for failure to meet probation terms
The Federal Magistrates Court has held that an employer did not take unlawful adverse action, breach disability discrimination laws or breach unlawful termination laws when it refused to extend an employee’s work improvement plan and dismissed the employee.

Employee’s dismissal not motivated by family responsibilities
The Federal Magistrates Court has dismissed an employee’s adverse action and discrimination claims, finding he was not dismissed because of his family responsibilities.

Employee compensated for distress caused by adverse action
The employee was an Indonesian citizen employed as an aircraft engineer. The employee complained about overtime payments and roster issues. Soon after, the employee refused to stay back at work as required, because his supervisor would not guarantee he would be paid overtime.

Who does this affect?
All Australian employers

What do you need to do?
Review your practices in light of these recent developments

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Workplace (e)ssentials May 2011

Welcome to this issue of Workplace (e)ssentials

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