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EMPLOYMENT UPDATE

Trusted Senior Manager misused employer’s confidential information to set up in competition

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This month’s Employment Update looks at the recent Federal Court decision, Verix Pty Ltd v Williams [2021] FCA 748 (‘decision’). In this decision, the Federal Court concluded that a Senior Business Development Manager (with the assistance of others) had misused the employer’s confidential information to set up a business in competition, breaching “contract, statutory duties, […]

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EMPLOYMENT UPDATE

Why Contracts and Policies are Essential

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The importance of having well-written employment contracts and workplace policies cannot be underestimated as they can set a very clear framework in which the relationship between the parties will be regulated.  They also provide significant assistance when resolving workplace disputes. Why have employment contracts? Failure to enter into a written contract of employment with employees […]

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