What’s changed since the return of the Industrial Court of NSW?
Two years ago, the re-establishment of the Industrial Court of NSW was heralded as a “one-stop shop” for industrial justice and work health and safety.
When is a complaint or inquiry a protected ‘workplace right’?
Federal Court insights on what types of complaints or inquiries are protected workplace rights under the general protections provisions.
High Court clear as day on “notional” day in the life
High Court provides welcome clarity on the meaning of ‘a day’ for personal leave purposes.
Working from home: Basic health and safety obligations
Still working from home? Employees and employers alike should be aware of their WH&S rights and responsibilities.
Employment relationships: When two’s company and three’s a crowd
The Full Federal Court highlights limitations of the employee/ independent contractor dichotomy.
Redundancy pay: Nothing ordinary about losing a contract
Full Federal Court considers redundancy payment obligations and the notoriously uncertain ‘ordinary and customary turnover of labour’ exception.
Doubling down on ‘double dipping’: The Full Federal Court’s decision in Rossato
The future of casual employment & the Full Federal Court’s decision in Workpac v Rossato.
COVID-19: The Fair Work Commission responds
Fair Work Commission amends modern awards to increase business flexibility during COVID-19.
Complaints, criticism and general protections
Recent decisions on the application of the general protections provisions of the Fair Work Act.
COVID-19: Employment law responds
A helpful guide to the Federal Government’s ‘economic lifeline’, the JobKeeper program.
Containing coronavirus: workplace considerations
With employers around the world being called upon to play a lead role in containing COVID-19, we explore some of the key workplace issues.