Losing Your Job Is Hard But You Can Do SomethingIf you have lost your job, it is no doubt a difficult time in your life.The MKI Legal team have advised thousands of employees who have been terminated from their employment. We understand how you feel as many of our clients have felt the same … [Read more...] about 8 Ways Your Dismissal Could Be Unfair
Worried that you will be discriminated against in the Workplace because of your past criminal record?
An IT specialist applied for a job at a data processing company. During his interview, he had asked if he needed to pass a criminal record check or if he were required to acquire a security clearance. The interviewer assured him that a criminal record check and security clearance were not conditions … [Read more...] about Worried that you will be discriminated against in the Workplace because of your past criminal record?
Lawyers In Perth Warn: Dismissing An Employee For Whistleblowing May Be An Adverse Action
A married couple were franchisees of a carpet and flooring store. One staff member who assisted them in the day-to-day administrative and clerical tasks observed her boss showing signs of intoxication whilst at work. He was confused, forgetful, had slurred speech, and was unable to walk properly. … [Read more...] about Lawyers In Perth Warn: Dismissing An Employee For Whistleblowing May Be An Adverse Action
Law On Unfair Dismissal Classifies A “Dismissal” AS A Significant Reduction In Pay And Duties
A forklift driver was hired in November 2011. After two years at work, in June 2013, the Depot Manager asked him “would you like to run the depot?” Not long after, he was assigned the position of Metro Supervisor and he was given additional duties and responsibilities with a corresponding $80 … [Read more...] about Law On Unfair Dismissal Classifies A “Dismissal” AS A Significant Reduction In Pay And Duties
Sacking Employee For Taking Sick Leaves Is Unlawful: Case Summary By Adverse Action Lawyers, Perth
Section 352 of the Fair Work Act prohibits an employer from dismissing an employee simply because the employee is temporarily absent from work due to illness or injury. When an employee is temporarily absent but provides a medical certificate or statutory declaration about an illness or injury, the … [Read more...] about Sacking Employee For Taking Sick Leaves Is Unlawful: Case Summary By Adverse Action Lawyers, Perth
Coal Employee Wins Unfair Dismissal after False Accusations of Workplace Harassment
Workplace bullying laws define sexual harassment as any unwelcome or unwanted sexual behaviour that offends, humiliates or intimidates another person. The law requires employers to impose workplace anti-bullying regulations, provide training for their employees on gender sensitivity, and put in … [Read more...] about Coal Employee Wins Unfair Dismissal after False Accusations of Workplace Harassment