At this time of year, our union unfortunately fields some member queries on how to navigate situations involving restructure and/or redundancy.
A restructure or redundancy can be daunting for those involved and our union is here to support members through the process.
A genuine redundancy exists if an employer no longer requires an employee’s job to be performed due to changes to operational requirements.
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In schools across Australia, the conversation around safety has broadened, as Rachel Drew from Thomsons writes.
Members are reminded to contact our union first when subject to allegations of wrongdoing in the workplace.
IEU-QNT Industrial Officer Mark Moorhead said facing allegations of wrongdoing can be distressing, but our union has experience supporting members through these situations.
A troubling incident where staff were recently directed by their employer to sign a broad declaration that they had not engaged in “misconduct”, with no explanation for the request, is a timely reminder to pause and think before signing any legal documents.