Q&A

Is the protection of part time work act unlawful?

Is the protection of part time work act unlawful?

The employee, in good faith, opposed (by lawful means) an act that is unlawful under the Protection of Employees (Part-Time Work) Act

How many hours does a part time employee work?

A part-time employee: works, on average, less than 38 hours per week (see hours of work) usually works regular hours each week can be a permanent employee or on a fixed-term contract

What is the Code of practice on part time work?

The Code of Practice on Access to Part-Time Work aims to encourage employers and employees to consider part-time work. It sets out ways that employers can improve access to part-time work. An employer should have a procedure for dealing with part-time working requests.

What happens at the end of the Year for part time employees?

Any leave left over at the end of each year carries over to the next year. Many awards, enterprise agreements and other registered agreements have record-keeping arrangements for part-time employees about their hours of work. Find information about hours of work arrangements for part-time employees in your award by selecting from the list below.

When does an employer have to pay for an employee car accident?

The employer’s insurance kicks in if the employee’s insurance wasn’t enough to cover the damage. Employees can be eligible for worker’s compensation if they were injured while driving their personal vehicles for work related purposes.

Who is eligible for worker’s comp after a car accident?

Worker’s Comp. Employees can be eligible for worker’s compensation if they were injured while driving their personal vehicles for work related purposes. Again, if an employee was insured at the time of the accident, the employee’s insurance pays for injuries up to the covered amount.

Can a employer be held liable for an employee’s accident?

Vicarious Liability. An employer can be held liable for an employee’s negligent actions while working (or traveling for work ). Vicarious liability gives victims the right to sue employers for the damage employees cause while on the clock. So for example, if an employee drives to the bank for her employer and injures someone in an accident,…

Can a victim of an auto accident sue an employer?

So for example, if an employee drives to the bank for her employer and injures someone in an accident, the victim could sue the employer for damages. Suing an employer is usually more lucrative than suing an employee so victims can use this law to get the most out of a lawsuit.