Considering egg freezing? Don’t count your chickens
Women are delaying pregnancy, and egg freezing is being promoted as an option by IVF companies, and offered as a benefit by some employers. But…
Taking the mickey at work: Could it be your downfall?
Full Federal Court finds Nazi meme not grounds for employee’s dismissal.
A warning to the legal profession to stamp out sexual harassment
MIA PANTECHIS discusses a damning new judgment on sexual harassment in a NSW law firm, as well as a new procedure for dealing with complaints.
Taking the trial out of the office tryst: just how much should an employer do?
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…
Accountant liable as third party accessory to client’s fair work breaches
According to the the Fair Work Act, a person who is ‘involved in’ a contravention of a civil remedy provision is taken to have contravened…
Can employers protect social media contacts?
Australian courts need to establish when a social media contact should be recognised as an actual or prospective client, subject to protection as confidential information…
At your own peril: off-the-clock social media posting
Recent decisions relating to ‘off the clock’ use of social media serve as a warning to employees about possible repercussions in the workplace. By ALEXANDRA…
Tips for claiming legal professional privilege over investigation reports
There are many practical measures that can be taken to assist in structuring a workplace investigation to maximise the chances of attracting privilege. By PAULA…
The casual conundrum: casual employment in the Fair Work world
The Fair Work Act’s provisions pertaining to long-term casuals are giving rise to curious outcomes, with casuals receiving conflicting and sometimes arbitrarily determined employment benefits…
Post-employment restraint after repudiation of an employment contract
Can a party who has repudiated a contract of employment still enforce post-employment restraints? By ABRAHAM ASH and ELODIE CHEESMAN.
Adverse action: in the mind of the beholder?
A key issue in adverse action claims is the reason for the decision-maker taking action. By GLENN FREDERICKS.