❗ If you run a small business that directly employs staff overseas, you need to know about this... ⚠ A Philippines-based legal assistant has won the right to bring an unfair dismissal case against her former employer, a small Queensland legal firm. Ms Pascua proved she was an employee under Australian law and, therefore, entitled to make the claim. This is the first of it's kind, so worth being aware of and ensuring your business isn't at risk if you employ staff internationally. 👂 Listen to this interview for more information or read the Fair Work Commission decision here: https://lnkd.in/gRCTeeRg 🤔 Review your contracts today and talk to us at Aster HR for help. #unfairdismissal #fairworkcommission #legislation #outsourcing #smallbusiness
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