Duck or rooster? Employees and independent contractors in the new ‘sharing economy’

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.

Turning a blind eye to employment law breaches: directors and HR managers beware

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…

The ‘scab’ controversy adverse action and industrial action

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…