20. Unfair Dismissal Case: Urine Test for Drugs & Alcohol + Aussie Work Culture
This week the lawyers speak on drugs and alcohol policy case involving a sales person. This person was required to provide a urine sample, however, she refused on multiple occasions and did not comply...
29 Syys 202151min
Interesting Case Study: Unfair Dismissal Remedy + Application for Costs
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLid5sdP16f8B_SFWEc_q_XjyrHM10C27mOur most LAWYER-Y Lawcast ever! Melanie and Chris speak about the recent case decision made on an application for unfair dismiss...
15 Syys 202141min
18. Gig Economy Award + Parental Leave with Stillbirths
This week, we talk about how Menulog is advocating for an Award to be applied to their delivery workers. This would mean a more structured system for both employers and employees, and other business i...
1 Syys 202149min
17. Let's talk about Google employees and their work arrangements
Is Google truly flexible in their work arrangements? Melanie and Chris speak about how Google is formalizing work-from-home arrangements for their employees. Employees who live in rural areas will rec...
18 Elo 202141min
16. Decisive Delivery Drivers Debate: Are They Employees or Contractors? (and Should They be Paid a Minimum Wage?)
Side Hustles and the Gig economy is not getting any less popular anytime soon. Its tempting appeal, where the hours are flexible and, better, you may work for more than one company at a time. This wee...
4 Elo 202128min
15. Pandemic Restrictions, Pets & Children on Planes, Continuous Employment & Working on Sick Leave
Episode 15 criticizes how the restrictions affect the rich and famous differently from the average (and the fact that the government is not transparent with this). Melanie and Chris also discuss the d...
21 Heinä 202135min
14. Australia's Unregulated Industries - Chiropractors, Psychics and Dog Trainers
This week, Melanie speaks about her experience with her dog trainer recently. The dog trainer validates her credibility by mentioning the length of her service. Which begs the question, how do you tel...
7 Heinä 202158min
Minimum Wages and Superannuation to INCREASE - What does this mean for you?
NEWS 1: The Fair Work Commission has published that there will be a 2.5% increase for minimum wages. NEWS 2: The Superannuation Guarantee rate is currently legislated to increase super by 0.5%, making...
23 Kesä 202147min
