Complaints, criticism and general protections
Recent decisions on the application of the general protections provisions of the Fair Work Act.
Recent decisions on the application of the general protections provisions of the Fair Work Act.
The Full Federal Court has confirmed that the common law definition of ‘casual’ applies for the purpose of the National Employment Standards. By JACK DE…
The High Court of Australia’s decisions in ‘Esso’ and ‘Aldi’ have significant effects on enterprise bargaining in Australia. By JACK DE FLAMINGH and CHRIS BELL.
Recent Federal Court decisions highlight uncertainty as to whether an individual is an employee or an independent contractor. By JACK DE FLAMINGH and AMANDA CAMERON.
While company directors are a common target in proceedings brought under the Fair Work Act, other individuals in key roles such as managers, compliance officers and…
This decision in CFMEU v BHP is notable for its fairly robust dissent in terms of the artificiality of distinguishing between the act of participating in lawful…