Changes to the Sex Discrimination Act have had implications for the recently amended Rule 42 of the Conduct Rules.
By Penny Thew - 5 min read
Changes to the Conduct Rules make clear that solicitors are expected to conduct themselves to a higher standard of conduct than prescribed in any legislation…
By Sue Cohen - 3 min read
The High Court’s decision clarified the uncertain area of ‘proportionality’ in civil penalty proceedings and will assist in seeking significant penalties against repeat offender unions.
By Jack de Flamingh and Bella Moore - 6 min read
The High Court recently handed down two decisions that provide important guidance as to the categorisation of work relationships in Australia.
By Jack de Flamingh and Bella Moore - 8 min read
The latest judicial guidance for employers implementing a mandatory vaccination policy.
By Jack de Flamingh and Bella Moore - 7 min read
The latest advice from the Law Society’s Employment Law Committee regarding recent challenges to Public Health Orders.
By The Law Society's Employment Law Committee - 12 min read
The High Court decision of Ridd v James Cook University and implications for intellectual freedom.
By Jack de Flamingh and Alice Johnson - 7 min read
The Law Society’s Cultural Diversity Guidance outlines steps legal practices can take steps to implement cultural diversity and why it makes good business sense.
By Iona Luke - 3 min read
The Government response to the [email protected] Report – welcome reforms or a missed opportunity?
By Mia Pantechis and Penny Parker - 6 min read
Why Qantas’ reasons for outsourcing during the COVID-19 pandemic don’t measure up.
By Jack de Flamingh and Alice Johnson - 6 min read
The latest advice from the Law Society’s Employment Law Committee regarding mandatory Covid-19 vaccinations and the workplace.
By The Law Society's Employment Law Committee - 7 min read
Reading industrial awards ‘as a whole’ may require consideration of how different constructions are likely to be understood in the relevant industry.
By Philippe Doyle Gray and Vincci Chan - 6 min read
High Court rules on casual employment, and the primacy of contracts over hopes and expectations.
By Jack de Flamingh - 7 min read