Our response to the COVID-19 Situation that is unfolding

Taylor & Scott Lawyers are continuing to operate during this difficult period as we monitor the ongoing COVID-19 situation Our clients existing matters are important to us, as are new client matters and we are endeavouring to progress these matters as quickly as possible. However, we do ask that you be patient should any slight…

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How Long Do I Have To Make An Application For Unfair Dismissal?

The vast majority of Australian employees are covered by the Fair Work Act 2009, and under that Act, you have just 21 days from your termination to make an application for an unfair dismissal remedy to the Fair Work Commission. It is very rare for the Commission to extend that 21 day deadline, so it…

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I Feel Like I Am being Bullied At Work. What Can I Do?

You can make an application for an Anti-Bullying order to the Fair Work Commission. The Commission can make an order for bullying to stop, but in reality it has not made many of these orders. This is often because parties resolve the bullying situation by agreement during conciliation or mediation after making an anti-bullying application….

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I Feel I Have Been Underpaid. What Can I Do?

If you are covered by an award or an enterprise agreement that has applied to you in your work, under the Fair Work Act 2009, you can make a claim for underpayment for up to six years after the underpayment occurred. A Court can order compensation for the underpayment, and some courts can order additional…

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My Employment Contract Sets My Rate Of Pay, But It Seems Low Compared With What My Friends At Other Businesses Are Paid. Is That Legal?

Most Australian employees are covered by a “modern award” which sets out different minimum rates for different jobs. If you are covered by an award that applies to you, your employer may be breaking the law by paying you less than the award rate of pay for your job. There are a few exceptions to…

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I Have Started A New Full-Time Job, And My Contract Says I Don’t Get Sick Leave Until I Have Been In My Job For A Year. What Do I Do If I Get Sick?

Unless you are a casual employee the National Employment Standards sets the minimum for the personal/carer’s leave you are entitled to. This is 10 days per year, and it accrued over time – so, after 6 months you will have 5 days leave etc. If you are sick and you have accrued paid leave, your…

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