Meeting the obligation to consult in employment law
Employers have a legal obligation to consult employees when making significant workplace changes and guidance is needed on how to implement this duty.
High Court denies vicarious urination
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…
Up against the immovable beast: Story of a young employment lawyer
How a would-be-doctor-turned-employment lawyer found her calling, and what she believes the law can offer both people needing legal support, and those seeking to make…
Fixing the road to nowhere: Flexible working arrangements get their bite
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.
Natural persons only: Federal Court clarifies superannuation entitlements
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…
Gender Equity Reforms: Better and Fairer Pay
This is the third article in a series examining recent and significant changes to the Fair Work Act.
Secure Jobs, Better Pay: Bargaining reforms
As part of the recent amendments to the Fair Work Act, significant and controversial changes have been made to enterprise bargaining.
What are ‘reasonable’ hours? The Ryan-Rugg legal stoush
What are ‘reasonable’ hours? This high profile legal stoush may help the rest of us know
Secure Jobs, Better Pay: That’s what the brochure says
Recent changes to the Fair Work Act affecting fixed term contracts and pay secrecy are among the most significant IR reforms in decades.
Legally speaking: Can you say ‘no’ to your boss?
The prospect of saying ‘no’ to your boss can be daunting but in some circumstances you can legally say ‘no’ to a request.