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…
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.
Delivering the High Court rulings – Gig worker is not an employee
Full bench of the FWC decision in Deliveroo has important implications for gig economy workers as most will remain outside the Fair Work Act protections.
Vicarious trauma: Lawyers and the ‘cost of caring’
Lawyers who frequently work with traumatised clients are at risk of developing vicarious trauma or secondary traumatic stress.