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Dismissal after inappropriate Facebook posts held to be unfair

McInnes Wilson Lawyers
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Australia
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October 30 2012

The recent decision in Linfox Australia Pty Ltd v Stutsel 2012 FWAFB 7079 reinforces how important it is for employers to have sound social media policies

Restraint of trade are you being reasonable?

McInnes Wilson Lawyers
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Australia
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October 30 2012

Having a well constructed restraint of trade clause in an employment contract is extremely important to protect the legitimate interests of an employer and their business

Social media in the workplace

McInnes Wilson Lawyers
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Australia
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May 4 2012

Social media has become increasingly prevalent in society

Inadequate workplace investigations and unfair dismissal

McInnes Wilson Lawyers
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Australia
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May 4 2012

Workplace investigations are a complex and often difficult process

Discrimination against pregnant employees

McInnes Wilson Lawyers
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Australia
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May 4 2012

Preparing for an employee’s pregnancy or maternity leave is a process that needs to be taken carefully and thoughtfully

WHS: working from home safely?

McInnes Wilson Lawyers
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Australia
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April 30 2012

There is a revised regime of workplace heath and safety now in effect in Queensland and it will have implications for employers who allow employees to undertake work from home

Innovation patents protecting your ideas at every stage

McInnes Wilson Lawyers
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Australia
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November 23 2011

The recent case of Seafood Innovations Pty Ltd v Richard Bass Pty Ltd 2011 FCAFC 83 has highlighted the effectiveness and desirability of innovation patents, the practical alternative to standard patents, for businesses and individuals

Oh baby! Avoiding unfair dismissal of pregnant employees

McInnes Wilson Lawyers
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Australia
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March 24 2011

Two recent decisions from Fair Work Australia (FWA) have highlighted deficiencies in employers conduct and behaviour towards pregnant employees; namely, female employees attempting to become pregnant through IVF and pregnant employees working towards their maternity leave