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What is workplace bullying? business employee rights employment law workplace bullying Sep 21, 2017

Workplace bullying takes place if:

  • a person or group of people repeatedly act unreasonably towards a worker or a group of workers - such as victimising, humiliating, intimidating or threatening; and
  • the behaviour creates a risk to health and safety.

Whether or not such behaviour is unreasonab...

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What happens to employees when a business is sold business business sale employee rights employment law Sep 01, 2016

It is commonly thought that when a business is sold, particularly if it is described as being sold as a "going concern", the employees will continue to work in the business, although under a new owner.

This is not necessarily the case.

When there is a transfer in ownership of the business:

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What does it mean to be proactive, rather than reactive business contract law employment law litigation partnership agreements Feb 01, 2016

We have all heard of the saying – “be proactive, rather than reactive” – but what does that actually mean, particularly when you are talking in the context of a business? It means taking steps sooner rather than later to avoid issues arising, rather than only taking steps once the issue has arisen –...

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How to avoid firing / being fired at the work Christmas party business employee rights employment law Nov 24, 2014

The annual work Christmas party is usually the one and only opportunity for workmates to really let their hair down, socialise away from the usual constraints of work and celebrate the festive season … a celebration which unfortunately has the potential to result in a whole host of legal issues for ...

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