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Can your employer stop you working for a competitor?
A non-compete clause limits where you can work after you leave a job. The Fair Work Act sets no rules for them today. What the Government's draft b...
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How much notice do you need to give when you resign?
Your award, agreement or contract sets how much notice you give when you resign. What happens to your notice period, what goes in your final pay, w...
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Is your redundancy genuine?
A redundancy is only genuine if your job no longer needs doing by anyone, your employer followed the consultation rules and redeployment wasn't rea...
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How long should a performance improvement plan last?
There is no fixed legal length for a PIP. The Fair Work Ombudsman says you need a reasonable time to improve, a clear plan, warnings and a chance t...
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Can you be fired during probation in Australia?
You can be let go during probation, and you keep your notice and leave entitlements. Unfair dismissal turns on how long you have worked, and discri...
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How much is an unfair dismissal payout in Australia?
The Fair Work Commission says the median unfair dismissal payout is 5 to 7 weeks' pay. The legal cap, how compensation is worked out and what happe...
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How much redundancy pay do you get in Australia?
The National Employment Standards set redundancy pay at 4 to 16 weeks' base pay, depending on your years of service. The scale, who misses out and ...
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What is constructive dismissal in Australia?
When an employer's conduct leaves you no real choice except to resign, the law can treat it as a dismissal. What counts, who can claim and the dead...
