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…
More than a contractual promise: requirements for a guarantee of annual earnings
Recent Federal Court case clarifies what is required in drafting a guarantee of annual earnings so as to exclude award coverage.
Nothing new to see here – Privatisation and Greenfields Agreements
An enterprise is not a ‘genuine new enterprise’ simply because it is new to an employer.
Maximum penalties not just for ‘worst conduct’
The High Court’s decision clarified the uncertain area of ‘proportionality’ in civil penalty proceedings and will assist in seeking significant penalties against repeat offender unions.
The primacy of contract in employment law
The High Court recently handed down two decisions that provide important guidance as to the categorisation of work relationships in Australia.
A ‘shot in the arm’ – A roadmap to mandatory vaccination
The latest judicial guidance for employers implementing a mandatory vaccination policy.
General Freedom of Speech? Not an academic question
The High Court decision of Ridd v James Cook University and implications for intellectual freedom.
An onerous onus – Displacing the reverse onus of proof
Why Qantas’ reasons for outsourcing during the COVID-19 pandemic don’t measure up.
The primacy of contracts: High Court rules on casual employment
High Court rules on casual employment, and the primacy of contracts over hopes and expectations.
When does dishonesty provide a valid reason for dismissal?
When the boss has questions about your ‘out of hours’ conduct, is honesty always the best policy?
