High income employees and contractors?

Often highly paid employees think that they identify with lawyers that usually represent employers and with whom they have become friends. It can be a serious strategic error to believe that employer lawyers can do a 180 degree turn and think the way that they need to think to represent an employee. The strategic thinking required when acting for an employee is entirely different than acting for a company. McDonald Murholme knows the difference.

Many high income employees are unaware of their legal rights as they are under the assumption their higher salary prevents them from being protected under the Fair Work Act 2009 (cth).

While salary may prevent high income earners from making an Unfair Dismissal application, there are other laws that may be available to them.

What notice am I entitled to at termination?
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What notice am I entitled to at termination?

You have to consider a wide range of issues in deciding what to claim. Are you being discriminated against because of your age?

How will I know if I am actually a contractor or employee?
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How will I know if I am actually a contractor or employee?

There are two issues here. The first whether you are genuinely a contractor or an employee, and secondly whether or not the employer is the company providing the work or the agency which pays you.

User Guide to the Fair Work Act

This is your best guide to the complex Fair Work Act. It makes navigating the act easy.

Accessing the Law

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Everyone's situation is different but...

Fair Work Act 2009 - protection and compensation

Read how this act applies to your situation.

Dealing with misleading conduct by your employer

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