Newly launched Working Women’s Centre NSW provides free, accessible legal services
Working women in NSW had reason to celebrate with the recent launch of the Working Women’s Centre NSW.
Why a court’s decision on annualised salaries has rewritten the rules for Australian employers
A recent Federal Court judgment has redefined the rules around contractual set-off and record-keeping, leaving many companies at risk of underpayment claims and substantial penalties.
Finding the nexus: how to request or deny flexible working arrangements
As we increasingly see working from home as a right, the question begs: to what extent are we entitled to flexible working arrangements?
Why the Coalition’s work from home policy hit a nerve
Does the opposition’s abandoned push to bring Commonwealth public servants back to the office signal a continued role for working from home?
Landmark High Court ruling confirms increased exposure for employers
Damages for psychiatric injuries arising from a breach of an employment contract are now available and policies can be incorporated into contracts.
New industrial manslaughter offence to carry heavy penalties
A new offence of industrial manslaughter has been passed to address the high number of workplace deaths in NSW.
Finding redeployment: how far do employers need to go?
A recent Federal Court decision has widespread implications for employers who make redundancies while retaining contractors.
Fair Work Act will soon provide a ‘right to disconnect’
The right to disconnect has received media attention as the trend of work extending into personal life is seen as an increasingly important issue.
Closing loopholes: More changes to the Fair Work Act
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.
Freelance isn’t ‘free’: a blueprint for Australia?
LSJ asks experts to determine whether the Freelance Isn’t Free Act could provide a potential blueprint for Australia’s freelance laws.