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?

What specific circumstances justify a pay cut?

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

High Court slaps union with maximum penalty under Fair Work Act

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

High Court slaps union with maximum penalty under Fair Work Act

Volunteer snags $1M after BBQ nightmare causes severe burns

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

Volunteer snags $1M after BBQ nightmare causes severe burns

What are HR's obligations towards injured workers?

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

What are HR's obligations towards injured workers?

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

Case highlights how emails can be interpreted differently

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

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

Unions say the direction was unlawful

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

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

Employer held genuine concerns about her performance

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

FWC dismisses nurse's flexible work plea

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

FWC dismisses nurse's flexible work plea

Fair Work rules on compensation vs reinstatement

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

Fair Work rules on compensation vs reinstatement

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?

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