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 - 6 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 - 8 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 - 4 min read
Employers may inspect a mobile phone where there is an express contractual right or by reasonable and lawful direction, but the bar for that is…
By Jack de Flamingh and Phillip Magness - 6 min read
Ethical supply chains are under the spotlight as the Commonwealth and New South Wales legislatures move to increase transparency about modern slavery. By JACK DE FLAMINGH…
By Jack de Flamingh and Michael do Rozario - 6 min read
Amendments to the Heavy Vehicle National Law place obligations on all in the supply chain to regulate operations to comply with a duty of care….
By Nathan Cecil and Adam Vrahnos - 6 min read
Policies encouraging disclosure of romantic relationships to avoid conflicts of interest are the best means to manage risks of workplace romance. By JACK DE FLAMINGH…
By Jack de Flamingh and Ruth Nocka - 6 min read
In March 2018, a single member of the Fair Work Commission approved the amalgamation of the CFMEU, MUA, and TCFUA into a new ‘super union’….
By Jack de Flamingh and James McLean - 7 min read
The recent decision in CSL Limited T/A CSL Behring v Papaioannou [2018] FWCFB 1005 has resolved conflicting authority in unfair dismissal proceedings. By JACK DE…
By Jack de Flamingh and Erin Kiley - 5 min read
An ‘outer limit’ contract (also known as a maximum term contract) is a contract that has a stated end date. A recent ruling deserves close…
By Jack de Flamingh and Erin Kiley - 6 min read
The High Court of Australia’s decisions in ‘Esso’ and ‘Aldi’ have significant effects on enterprise bargaining in Australia. By JACK DE FLAMINGH and CHRIS BELL.
By Jack de Flamingh and Chris Bell - 7 min read
How to get through the holiday period in one piece and without incident. By JACK DE FLAMINGH.
By Jack de Flamingh - 7 min read
Religious issues can arise in various workplace settings, including the contract of employment and religious discrimination. By JOHN WILSON and KIERAN PENDER.
By John Wilson and Kieran Pender - 7 min read