Damages for psychiatric injuries arising from a breach of an employment contract are now available and policies can be incorporated into contracts.
By Jack de Flamingh and Keti Bull - 2 min read
The modified equal access model includes new concepts like ‘unreasonable act or omission’ and ‘significant power advantage’.
By Cilla Robinson and Lauren Cooper - 2 min read
The NSWSC has distinguished ‘occupation’ from ‘job’ and the former is to be determined by a range of factors.
By Jeremy Harrison - 1 min read
A new offence of industrial manslaughter has been passed to address the high number of workplace deaths in NSW.
By Paul Moorhouse - 2 min read
NDAs should mitigate risks of workplace disputes going publicly nuclear, but only if they’re drafted effectively. Are you at risk?
By Penny Thew - 1 min read
A recent Federal Court decision has widespread implications for employers who make redundancies while retaining contractors.
By Jack de Flamingh and Ruby Divola - 2 min read
The right to disconnect has received media attention as the trend of work extending into personal life is seen as an increasingly important issue.
By Paul Moorhouse - 2 min read
Recent amendments make a number of significant changes to the Act, including a revised definition of ‘casual employee’ and new conversion process for casual employees.
By Paul Moorhouse - 2 min read
Employers have a legal obligation to consult employees when making significant workplace changes and guidance is needed on how to implement this duty.
By Giuseppe Carabetta and Paul Lorraine - 2 min read
A recent High Court decision has brought a degree of common sense back to when an employer may be vicariously liable for the conduct of…
By Jack de Flamingh and Arsalan Azhar - 2 min read
Following recent legislative amendments, employers must now have a discussion with the employee about their flexible work arrangement request and try to reach an agreement.
By Jack de Flamingh and Zak O'Neil - 2 min read
Recent Full Court of the Federal Court decision considered the test for whether a worker is considered an employee under section 12(3) of the superannuation…
By Emily Haar, Andrew Stewart and Joseph Hyde - 2 min read
This is the third article in a series examining recent and significant changes to the Fair Work Act.
By Jack de Flamingh and Arsalan Azhar - 2 min read