Lawful termination of employee (employer).

Manage and incentivise your team Lawful termination of employee We will help you end the employment cleanly, on terms that hold up if anyone tests them later. Most claims that follow a termination are won or lost in the weeks before the dismissal ever happens. The reason for the decision, the warnings on the file, […]

​​Redundancies and Recourse for Executives​

​​Unfortunately, in the course of your employment, things won’t always go your way. Although you might have worked incredibly hard throughout your career to reach an executive position, sometimes a business will undergo organisational changes which mean that they offer you a redundancy. You may feel hard done by in these circumstances, but it is important to understand your entitlements, and the limitations of your circumstances.​

6 steps to a successful redundancy

Redundancies come with a unique set of rules that must be followed carefully. Failing to do so puts employers at risk of facing an unfair dismissal claim from their employees. Get informed and protect your business by following these steps.

Stood down, terminated, made redundant: What does it all mean?

Employers faced with the reality of reducing their workforce in an attempt to mitigate the adverse effects on their businesses want to know “What is the difference between a ‘stand down’, ‘termination’ and ‘redundancy’?” All is explained…

Use our ‘departing employees’ checklist to protect your business

The departure of an employee can be a difficult time for your business.  It is also a time that your business is exposed to the potential for real damage. If you establish a clear and consistent process for departing employees, you can protect your business and minimise the impact on staff and customers. Use our ‘departing employees’ checklist to protect your business.

What do I need to know before appearing at the Fair Work Commission for unfair dismissal?

This article gives a practical overview of the processes involved in applying to the Fair Work Commission for unfair or unlawful dismissal. It is of equal value to someone thinking about making an application, or an employer who needs to respond to an application.

Dismissal – when is it fair and when is it not?

Answers to some common questions about unfair dismissal, unlawful termination and the options for employers and employees.

Why buy a document from a lawyer?

Like many things these days, documents are readily available off the web. So what is the value in hiring lawyer? We give you some good reasons.