A wave of reform: Industrial relations 2024 recap
In 2024, we witnessed what some experts have described as the biggest wave of reform since the Fair Work Act was enacted in 2009. So,…
The latest from the Federal Court: April 2016
Reporting and analysis of the most notable decisions in the Federal Court. By DAN STAR QC.
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…