Industrial Court clarifies casual employment in NSW public sector
Why regular, predictable arrangements may no longer sit comfortably with casual classification.
By Jack de Flamingh and Saachi Brajkovic - 1 min read
Claiming the ‘penalty privilege’ in fair work proceedings
Penalty privilege applies to natural persons in Fair Work Act proceedings. By LARISSA ANDELMAN.
By Larissa Andelman - 1 min read
Turning a blind eye to employment law breaches: directors and HR managers beware
While company directors are a common target in proceedings brought under the Fair Work Act, other individuals in key roles such as managers, compliance officers and…
By Joydeep Hor and Theresa MacDermott - 2 min read
Supply chain accountability: how far does responsibility extend? Recent enforcement outcomes in the trolley collecting industry
There are significant benefits for a company at the top of a supply chain in taking responsibility to ensure that contracts throughout the supply chain…
By Janine Webster, Reshma Bargon and Megan Carter - 2 min read
The ‘scab’ controversy adverse action and industrial action
This decision in CFMEU v BHP is notable for its fairly robust dissent in terms of the artificiality of distinguishing between the act of participating in lawful…
By Joydeep Hor - 2 min read
High Court rejects implied term of mutual trust and confidence in employment contracts
Employment contracts do not contain a term of mutual trust and confidence implied by law. By ROSS FOREMAN.
By Ross Foreman - 2 min read
Challenges amid complexity in NSW workers compensation
WIRO plays a key role in implementing the objectives and managing the impact of the 2012 NSW workers compensation reforms, with the provision of new…
By Ramon Loyola - 2 min read
Workplace bullying: are Stop Bullying Orders really the answer?
Where stop bullying orders operate to outlaw any interaction, it is difficult to see how that working relationship can ever be “normal”. By AMBER SHARP.
By Amber Sharp - 1 min read
Labour productivity: crying wolf?
Improving labour productivity requires a long-term and multi-faceted strategy, as well as certainty of purpose. By ROWAN KELLY.
By Rowan Kelly - 1 min read