A redundancy is a genuine redundancy when the person’s job doesn’t need to be performed by anybody anymore.
A redundancy usually occurs because of a change in the businesses operations or strategy. Your employer should consult with you before the redundancy occurs and try to accommodate you in other areas of the business.
For employees not covered by an Award or Enterprise Agreement (industrial instrument) – your employer, under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (section 94(5)), can direct you to take you annual leave at a certain time, however, it must be ‘reasonable’.
If there is conflict in the workplace, your employer may decide to invite a mediator to assist to resolve and / or identify the issues that are causing the conflict. If you are involved in the conflict your employer may direct you to attend the mediation session and participate in the mediation.
You are protected at work from being treated adversely because you have an illness if your employer is aware of your illness.
This means that if you are suffering from an illness or injury your employer has an obligation (under anti-discrimination legislation) to consider making reasonable adjustments (within the capability of the business) to enable you to perform your role.
If you have taken paid personal leave (sick leave) and your employer requests that you provide a medical certificate, then you will need to comply.
The Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act), section 97 allows you to take paid personal/carer’s leave when you are not fit for work because of a personal illness, or personal injury, affecting the employee; or when you need to provide care or support to a member of your immediate family or household, who requires care or support because of a personal illness, or personal injury, affecting the member; or an unexpected emergency affecting the member.