Tag: Employment Law
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Work from Home: Melbourne Employee Fired for Not Returning
Understanding the Case: A Clash Between Contract and On-Site Expectations In a recent development that underscores the evolving nature of flexible work, a Melbourne employee was terminated after choosing not to return to the office. The employee cited a contract that explicitly allowed for remote work, prompting questions about where employers can set expectations and…
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Employee sacked for refusing to return to office despite WFH contract: What this means for flexible work policies
Summary In a notable case from Melbourne, an employee was dismissed after refusing to return to the office, even though their employment contract allowed working from home. The incident has sparked renewed discussion about flexible work arrangements, employer policy power, and the balance between contractual rights and organizational needs. What happened The employee, who had…
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Fired insurance agent wins NIS 730,000 plus future profits in Tel Aviv labor court ruling
Background of the case A Tel Aviv labor court recently ruled in favor of a former insurance agent who contended that his dismissal violated his rights and that he deserved compensation beyond any standard severance. The court awarded the claimant approximately NIS 730,000 in damages. In addition, the decision granted him a stake in the…
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In Tel Aviv Labor Court, Fired Insurance Agent Secures NIS 730,000 and a Share of Future Health Insurance Venture Profits
Overview of the ruling A labor court in Tel Aviv recently issued a decision in favor of a fired insurance agent, ordering the agency where he was employed to pay approximately NIS 730,000. In addition to this lump-sum compensation, the court granted the claimant a stake in the future profits of a health insurance venture…
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Judgement on Nurses’ Challenge to NHS Trust: Implications for Changing Room Policy and Trans Rights
What is at stake in the case? The case concerns a transgender woman who was allowed to use a female changing room within an NHS trust, a policy that has prompted a challenge from a group of nurses. The forthcoming judgment will determine whether the trust’s decision complies with equality and employment laws, and how…
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Court Backs Dismissal of JKIA Officer Over Miraa Transport Breach
Summary of the Ruling The Employment and Labour Relations Court has upheld the dismissal of a Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) security officer who allowed a consignment of miraa, destined for Dubai, to pass through a passenger terminal. The ruling reinforces the airport’s commitment to enforcing security and handling contraband with swift disciplinary action where…
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Ontario’s 2026 Job Postings Law: What Employers Must Dislose About AI and More
Ontario Enacts New Job Posting Requirements for 2026 Ontario is updating its labor regulations with a bold step: starting January 1, 2026, employers with more than 25 employees will have to include specific information in publicly advertised job postings. The changes, enacted to promote transparency and safeguard workers, require that postings clearly indicate if artificial…
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Ontario’s 2026 Job Postings: What Companies Must Disclose About AI and More
Overview of Ontario’s 2026 Job Posting Requirements Starting January 1, 2026, Ontario will implement new rules governing how companies advertise job openings. The province’s legislation targets employers with 25 or more employees and aims to increase transparency in the hiring process. The core change is a requirement to disclose whether artificial intelligence (AI) will be…
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Ontario’s 2026 Job Postings Law: What Companies Must disclose About AI Use
Ontario Introduces New AI Disclosure Rules for Job Postings The Ontario government has announced a sweeping change to how companies advertise vacancies. Beginning January 1, 2026, organizations with more than 25 employees will be required to provide clear information in publicly posted job advertisements. The centerpiece of the new rules is transparency about the use…
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Singapore court bites back with jail term over gruesome office fight
Gruesome incident in a Singapore office In a case that has shocked many for its brutality in a typically orderly workplace, a manufacturing worker was handed a prison term after a violent altercation that culminated in a colleague losing a fingertip. The incident unfolded in a Singapore office where tensions escalated during a dispute, leading…