Redundancy
Redundancy is a type of dismissal which can occur when an employer wants to reduce the number of staff working for them. They may select workers for redundancy, ask for...
Being Fired
Dismissal If your employer has dismissed you from your job, there are a huge number of issues that can arise as a result. For example, you may believe that you...
Employment Contracts and Terms and Conditions
A written employment contract is a legally binding document agreed by both the employee and employer that states the agreed terms. The contract can set out the hours of work,...
Criminal Convictions and Employment
If you have been convicted of a crime in the past, you may be concerned that it will affect your chances of getting a job. Fortunately, for many sentences, a...
Agency and Temp Workers
Underemployment law, the term “worker” refers to employees of a business, or anyone else who has a contract to undertake work or services for another party who is not a...
Employment Contracts
A written employment contract is a legally binding document agreed by both the employee and employer that states the agreed terms. The contract can set out the hours of work,...
Trade Unions and Employment Rights
Trade unions are organisations which represent workers within a particular trade, industry or role. They are there to make sure that someone negotiates for the interests of workers when it...
Pay and Wages
Your pay rights as an employee You have a right to be paid for the work you have done, and in most cases, you should also be paid if you...