Older workers are more accident-prone – False
Do workers over the age of 60 pose a higher risk to health and safety than their younger counterparts? A recent study by researchers at Brunel University in London proves…
Keeping you posted
I aim to share short, informative posts on current developments and ideas in the HR space that are of practical use to employers and employees alike!
I want to make sure you always know what is happening in the world of human resources. Here I provide you with latest news and updates from Essential HR, as I identify them. This includes my own analyses, summaries of key legal developments month by month, and useful tips for your organisation.
Dismissed for “Liking” a Facebook post
A manager has been fairly dismissed for “Liking” a Facebook post that was derogatory about her employer The Employee claimed that the “like” did not mean she agreed with the post…
Restraint of Trade Clauses
Many Employment Agreements have them – many more employers want them – but what is needed to be able to rely on one? From time to time the Courts set out…
90-day Trial Notice
A court has just ruled you cannot pay in lieu of notice and rely on the 90-day trial This judgement is to be challenged, but for the moment you should be…
Employment Frustration
From time to time I am asked if it is OK to terminate someone’s employment because they cannot do the work and so the contract is frustrated.
Quad Bikes – she’ll not be right!
Just how blasé can we be when it comes to things like quad bikes? The Courts have just fined a farmworker $15,000 for riding a quad bike on a farm…
When does a job offer become a contract? When it’s accepted!
But determining that can be a challenge.
What if an Employee lies during a disciplinary investigation?
The Court of Appeal has recently addressed this issue because an employee claimed the employer should have dealt with alleged lying as a separate disciplinary matter. The Court disagreed.