Industrial Court clarifies casual employment in NSW public sector
Why regular, predictable arrangements may no longer sit comfortably with casual classification.
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…
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.