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7/26/2012
Brisbane-Lawyer, Solicitor - Admitted 2005
Category: Australia Law
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Verified because they stood me down I have been using holiday pay
Why did they stand you down?
Why did they stand you down?
In that case they didn't need to pay you while you were stood down, however, if they lay you off, then they will need to pay you 6 weeks redundancy pay.
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Brisbane-Lawyer, Solicitor - Admitted 2005
Category: Australia Law
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Experience: I did my law degree at the University of Queensland
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