24 February 2022
Contract is King but the Practical Reality Still Matters in Worker Classification
Some commentators are claiming that the High Court’s recent decisions relating to worker classification have placed prim...
21 February 2022
Can I require particular evidence of my employee's vaccination status?
Most likely yes, if you have an objective reason for requesting the evidence....
15 February 2022
Can I refuse a working from home request?
Most likely yes, so long as the refusal is based on valid business grounds. For workplaces that operate largely in an o...
10 February 2022
No shortcuts when terminating
In a recent Fair Work Commission (FWC) decision (Steve Petkovski v M J Luff Pty Ltd T/A Border Express [2021] FWC 5936),...
07 February 2022
Court Support for Employers Enforcing Vaccine Mandates
In late 2021, many Public Health Directions requiring vaccination for certain workers and industries came into effect. I...
03 February 2022
Identity of the Complainant: How much detail does the Respondent employee need?
Simply put, the Respondent employee will generally need to know the identity of a Complainant in order to adequately res...
31 January 2022
Should I keep my employee's IHI number?
Knowing an employee’s vaccination status has been an important tool in managing the risks of COVID-19 in the workplace. ...
21 January 2022
Is refusing to be vaccinated under a Public Health Direction a ground for dismissal?
Yes –but dismissal must not be harsh, unjust or unreasonable. ...
19 January 2022
Can I provide extra pandemic leave to vaccinated employees?
Most likely, yes. While traditional Personal / Carer’s Leave is available to employees who have tested positive to COVI...
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