McDonald Murholme in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | Labour & employment law solicitor

McDonald Murholme

Locality: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 9650 4555

Address: Level 10, 90 Collins Street 3000 Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.mcdonaldmurholme.com.au

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22.01.2022 While wearing a face mask remains mandatory in Victoria, employees must be aware that their employers cannot require them to wear a mask if they have a genuine medical condition preventing them from doing so. Read our latest ELO post for more information.

22.01.2022 When are formal or informal complaint procedures appropriate, and do employers have an obligation to respond? Read our latest ELO for more information.

19.01.2022 A big win for the Yarram community! McDonald Murholme Solicitors is pleased to advise that VCAT upheld an appeal dismissing a massive wind turbine permit on prime agricultural land. Proudly, we opposed the wind farm fighting the case for more than 2 years.

19.01.2022 Our latest ELO blog post is up! The term "not the right cultural fit" is often used by employers, but what are your rights if you believe aspects of social origin are impacting your employment? This post looks at discrimination, social origin and the Fair Work Act.

18.01.2022 Dismissed for a dress code violation? McDonald Murholme Managing Director Alan McDonald recently spoke to SEEK about 8 things you didn't know you could be fired for.

17.01.2022 With lockdown restrictions set to ease at midnight, Melburnians are letting out a sigh of relief. During the lockdown, those found to be breaching the rules faced hefty fines from the authorities, but can your employer also discipline or dismiss you for violations that took place in your own time?

16.01.2022 The team at McDonald Murholme wishes you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Our office will be closed from 5:00pm on Wednesday 23 December until 8:30am on Monday 4 January. Any enquiries made during that period will be responded to once we have returned.

16.01.2022 Spaces for this webinar are filling up quickly. Register now to ensure you don't miss out.

14.01.2022 Employers can be quick to react with dismissal when an employee wrongfully obtains a benefit related to their employment. This decision is not always upheld by the Fair Work Commission, especially where a written warning would suffice. For more information on whether you can be dismissed for wrongfully obtaining a benefit during employment, read our latest ELO.

14.01.2022 Australians have an implied right to freely discuss matters of political importance. However, this has not prevented employers from dismissing employees for comments made on their private social media accounts. Read our latest ELO post for more information on whether you can face disciplinary action for expressing your political opinion about Coronavirus.

14.01.2022 In the recent decision of Coles Supply Chain Pty Ltd v Milford [2020] FCAFC 152, the Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia found that the Fair Work Commission has the authority to determine when and whether or not an employee’s dismissal has occurred in relation to a general protections application. Our lastest ELO post looks at the implications of this decision for future claims.

13.01.2022 As a part of Your Law Victoria's 2021 Law Week, McDonald Murholme is presenting a free, live webinar at 12:00pm on Wednesday 19 April to provide information for anyone concerned about their employment rights regarding the COVID-19 vaccination.

12.01.2022 A 457 visa allows skilled workers to be employed in Australia when sponsored by an Australian business. Holders of 457 visas are often in a position of vulnerability regarding their rights and are can be taken advantage of by employers. If you are a visa holder and believe you have been underpaid or your employer is unlawfully deducting your wages, read our latest ELO for information on your rights.

11.01.2022 A string of large national corporations have recently self-reported underpaying employees almost half a billion dollars. In response, the Victorian Government has recently enacted the Wage Theft Act 2020 (Vic), which is expected to take effect on 1 July 2021. For more information on what this means for you, read our latest ELO.

10.01.2022 As of Monday 18 January, 50% of office workers are now permitted in the work premises at any one time*. It is to be expected that more employers will start directing their employees to return to the office, but can your employer force you to return? Read our latest ELO for more information. *Subject to a density quotient of one person per two square metres

06.01.2022 Could a social media policy be your company’s saving grace? Crafting a robust social media policy could protect your company from unfair dismissal claims, says Alan McDonald, managing director of McDonald Murholme, in a piece for Australian HR Institute's HRM Australia.

02.01.2022 Unions play an important role in the workplace advocating for employee rights, but the line between advocacy and legal advice can sometimes become blurred. Do unions always get it right?

01.01.2022 Sustaining a workplace injury can be a stressful experience but can failing to report an injury also result in a warning, or even dismissal? Our latest ELO looks at your obligation to report workplace injuries to your employer.