When is a casual employee dismissed?
Casual employees face a number of difficulties if their employment is terminated. First among these is a requirement under section 382(a) of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act) which provides that they must have completed ‘a period of employment with the employer of at least the minimum employment period’. Section 384 of the […]
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 are likely to need flexibility, understanding, and a significant amount of time off work. However, long-term absent workers are frequently labelled as ‘problem employees’ and find themselves being ‘case managed’ […]
My employer referred me for a medical assessment
If you have been referred for a medical assessment in relation to your fitness for work (often called an ‘Independent Medical Examination’ or ‘IME’), you are not alone. IMEs are quite common, but also naturally cause a lot of anxiety. This article is essential reading for any employee who has been referred to an IME. […]