Join us for a fun night of comedy and laughter for a great cause with comedians Peter Helliar and Mel Buttle, Dicko as MC and music by the fabulous Baker Boys Band. GIGGLE BALL’S CHOSEN CHARITY This year’s Giggle Ball is raising money for endED, a charity supporting those living with eating disorders whilst […]
When considering disciplining an employee, employers usually turn their minds to the risk of an unfair dismissal claim, particularly where they are considering termination as the disciplinary action to be taken. Whilst unfair dismissal is often front of mind, all too often, employers are unaware of the significant risk posed by the general protections provisions […]
Aitken Legal often assists employers to defend general protections applications involving dismissal. In this video, Senior Associate and Employment Lawyer gives you an overview of what to expect when you first receive a general protections application involving dismissal. Typically, these claims involve an employee alleging that they have been dismissed because they made a complaint […]
Are you aware of the dangers of the general protections provisions in the Fair Work Act 2009? Most employers have heard of unfair dismissal claims, and are very wary of the risk of an unfair dismissal application when considering whether to terminate an employee. However, in the last 5-6 years, we have seen an increasing […]