Georgia Neaverson

Georgia Neaverson

Georgia Neaverson was a writer for HRD Australia and HRD New Zealand, with expertise in reporting on Fair Work Commission decisions and unfair dismissals. She also wrote for Australasian Lawyer. She left the company in February 2022.

Can I reduce a worker's pay due to COVID-19's impact?

Can I reduce a worker's pay due to COVID-19's impact?

What specific circumstances justify a pay cut?

High Court slaps union with maximum penalty under Fair Work Act

High Court slaps union with maximum penalty under Fair Work Act

The CFMEU's historical "disregard of the law" factored into the decision

Volunteer snags $1M after BBQ nightmare causes severe burns

Volunteer snags $1M after BBQ nightmare causes severe burns

Compensation was reduced by 15% on account of the volunteer's own negligence

What are HR's obligations towards injured workers?

What are HR's obligations towards injured workers?

Commission found legislation applies only to workers with an 'ongoing incapacity'

Fair Work: How long is the 'minimum employment period'?

Fair Work: How long is the 'minimum employment period'?

Case highlights how emails can be interpreted differently

Can HR demand proof of employee's COVID jab status?

Can HR demand proof of employee's COVID jab status?

Unions say the direction was unlawful

Court upholds dismissal of nurse who alleged she was 'bullied'

Court upholds dismissal of nurse who alleged she was 'bullied'

Employer held genuine concerns about her performance

FWC dismisses nurse's flexible work plea

FWC dismisses nurse's flexible work plea

Case sheds light on an important issue – how HR leaders deal with flexible work requests

Fair Work rules on compensation vs reinstatement

Fair Work rules on compensation vs reinstatement

FWC considered whether 'trust and confidence' could be restored between the parties

Going to Fair Work? You’ll need permission to get a lawyer

Going to Fair Work? You’ll need permission to get a lawyer

Do involved parties automatically have the right to be represented by a lawyer?