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Often times, situations arise where employers feel pressured to make a prompt decision concerning an employee’s ongoing employment. In circumstances where a decision is made to discipline or terminate an employee, employers run the risk of facing legal action (and the associated stress and costs). While employers cannot stop an employee from bringing a claim or action, measures can be taken to attempt to reduce the likelihood of such occurring, or to have a defensible position if such does occur.
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The Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (the Act) provides certain employees protection from unfair dismissal.
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Recent reflection by the Fair Work Commission (FWC) implies the answer will be yes; employers will be able to require that their employees be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus in circumstances where the risk to public safety outweigh the employee’s objection.
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As the Federal Court heralds the end of a longstanding wages dispute, over 4,000 Queensland apprentices emerge victorious, claiming up to $70 million in underpayments owed by their employers.
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