Unfair Dismissal Maximum Compensation Explained
In Australia, where compensation is payable, it is capped at the lesser of six months pay or the half the current unfair dismissal high income threshold, which as of July...
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Dismissing Employees on Medical Grounds: What to consider
Employers need to make sure the medical reports they rely on when dismissing employees on medical grounds will stand up to the scrutiny of the Fair Work Commission. A recent...
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Probation periods and minimum employment periods
If you are a business owner and you think it is safe to dismiss an employee during a probation period… think again. There is a common misconception that if an...
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What is the Unfair Dismissal High Income Threshold?
From 1 July 2017 the unfair dismissal high income threshold has been set at $142,000 (not including superannuation). An employee with annual earnings exceeding this amount is excluded from making...
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Can I terminate an employee on long term sick leave?
This article explains how an employer can terminate an employee who has been on long term sick leave. Read it to find out more...
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Resign or be fired?
When faced with the need to terminate the employment of a worker, sometimes employers will offer the employee the option to resign or face termination of employment...
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