What is bullying? An employee is bullied at work if an individual or group of individuals repeatedly behave unreasonably towards the employee, or a group of employees of which the employee is a member and the behaviour creates a risk to health and safety. Bullying can be subtle or covert and includes spreading malicious rumours about an employee; […]
We have been working with the team at Aitken Legal since 2014 on a number of employment law issues. I have found their sound advice to be measured and always timely. As well as being ethical, the team is proactive and provides practical solutions […]
Public sector employers are governed more by State based legislation, but the principles are generally the same to those in the Federal workplace relations system. Our Employment Lawyers are well versed in the legislation that applies to public sector organisations and can assist with all employment law matters arising for public sector employers. […]
Employers have an obligation to provide workplaces that are free from discrimination and harassment (including sexual harassment). You must take reasonable steps to prevent or minimise these behaviours in your workplace. Discrimination: Unlawful discrimination means treating one person or group of people less favourably than another, or […]
We have used Aitken Legal for almost 10 years now and whether it is just to bounce some ideas off or to use their skills to the fullest, they have a friendly and approachable manner which sets you at ease through the process. […]
Whether it is to make your business more efficient or to reduce the size of the workforce, it is a normal part of business that from time to time, that changes to the structure of a workplace need to be made. This could include addressing inefficiencies in positions within the workplace, changing reporting lines, amalgamating and/or removing positions […]
Employers are required to investigate workplace complaints. Investigations must be undertaken promptly after receiving a formal complaint and be done in accordance with relevant internal policies and procedures. It is important when conducting a workplace investigation that the investigation is thorough; […]
Sham contracting occurs where an employee tries to mask an employment relationship as an independent contractor arrangement in order to avoid their obligation to provide employee entitlements, such as entitlements under awards, enterprise agreements and the National Employment Standards. […]
When a business is sold and transferred to someone, both the vendor (old employer) and the purchaser (new employer) have obligations. The Fair Work Act contains complex transfer of business provisions which affect both the new employer and the old employer in a transfer of business scenario. If advice is taken prior to […]
We understand that industrial action can cause major disruption to your business and have long term implications if not managed effectively. Industrial action can include: employees going on strike; employees imposing work bans on performing or accepting work; employers locking out employees from their employment. […]
