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Legal Consequences Unveiled: Employer's Contact with Sick Leave Employee Leads to Compensation Order

In a recent interview on Sunrise Channel 7, Natasha Hawker, Managing Director of Employee Matters, delved into the implications of a compensation order issued to an Australian employer. This employer was directed to pay 10 months' backpay and ongoing workers' compensation to an employee after their supervisor attempted to contact her multiple times during sick leave. The discussion also highlighted the looming impact of the Right To Disconnect laws, set to be enforced in August, on similar cases.

Stay informed and ensure your business remains compliant with current Industrial Relations changes. Employee Matters can help prepare your business for these regulations and safeguarding employee well-being. To learn more about the new Employee Relations legislation, contact us today for free initial advice.

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There is a significant amount of mandatory Employment Relations legislative change that impacts you and every other business in Australia now. Our resource hub is designed to help you understand these wide-ranging changes.