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Do I need an employment lawyer?

Engaging a lawyer is not much different from engaging a plumber or electrician, yet most people don’t know when or how to do it. The

“I want to resign, can I get a package?”

This is quite a common question, and the answer is: it depends. Resigning or ending your employment through a negotiated exit in exchange for a

Social media and work

The interplay between social media and employment is often fraught with complexity and conflict. On the one hand, is an employee who is adamant that

When is a casual employee dismissed?

Casual employees face a number of difficulties if their employment is terminated. First among these is meeting the minimum employment period of the Fair Work

Can your employer force you back to the office?

Can your employer make you return to the office? In many cases, yes. An employer may be able to direct an employee to return to

Long-term sick employees and termination of employment

Half of all Australians live with a chronic disease. This can create a complex intersection with employment. Naturally, people battling a permanent or temporary condition