Labour hire company liable for withholding long service leave
An Industrial Relations Commission of NSW decision on 27 July 2026 has held labour hire company Allstaff Australia RJE Pty Ltd liable for failing to…
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.
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…