End of the line

Article Abstract:

A number of changes have been made to the termination of employment elements of the Australia's Workplace Relations Act 1996 by the Workplace Relations Amendment (Termination of Employment) Bill 2000, which came into force on Aug 30, 2001. These changes include the elimination of some potential 'constructive dismissal' claims.

Employee Termination, Employee dismissals, Employment terminations, Employment at will

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Where there's smoke ...

Article Abstract:

Issues are presented concerning the 450,000 Australian dollar damages awarded to an employee who contracted cancer following exposure to tobacco smoke in the workplace. The implications for smoking in public places is discussed.

Other Tobacco Product Manufacturing, Chewing and smoking tobacco, Smoking Tobacco, Health aspects, Causes of, Workplace smoking, Smoking, Cancer

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Record payout signals caution

Article Abstract:

A record compensation ruling announced by the Victoria Civil and Administrative Tribunal for an employee unfairly treated by the Victoria Parliament is discussed. The implications for employers are explored.

Interpretation and construction, Labor law, Employment discrimination, Labor courts

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