A recent case in the Fair Work Commission Full Bench found a previous ruling was “plainly wrong” and stated it was not the employer’s responsibility to resolve conflicts in medical assessments regarding the capacity of an employee to work.

At the start of the new financial year, employers need to review their employment framework, including the impact of increases to minimum wages and proposed changes to modern awards that might affect your business.

Terminating someone’s employment can be a challenging task for business owners and managers. A dismissal of an employee is not only personally difficult, but it can create potential legal implications if not done correctly.

The Fair Work Act (2009) (Cth) stipulates the minimum period of notice parties to employment need to give each other when ending the relationship. However, a notice period greater than this minimum can be stipulated in the employment contract.