CLARITY on unfair dismissals: The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Kate Carnell, has handed down a comprehensive review of the Small Business Fair Dismissal Code, recommending a suite of changes to help small business employers meet their obligations.
Ms Carnell said the Small Business Fair Dismissal Code in its current form was not working in the way it was originally intended.
She said the recommended amendments and checklists were designed to guide a small business employer through a fair dismissal process, not to make the dismissal process easier.
The review contains recommendations in the following areas:
* Amendments to ensure the code meets its intended functions and objectives and provides certainty on what is required of small business employers to ensure a dismissal is fair.
* Improving small business education and awareness in relation to the Code
* Clarifying the unfair dismissal claims process for small business employers and employees
The review can be access here: www.asbfeo.gov.au.
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