05 September 2024
New definition of casual employment
You would be aware of the recent changes to casual employment including the introduction of an ‘employee choice’ pathway...
19 August 2024
Is that independent contractor really an employee? More complexity requires greater scrutiny
From 26 August 2024 there will be new definitions and criteria for determining whether a worker is an employee or indepe...
13 August 2024
More clarity or confusion regarding the right to disconnect?
FWC recently provided an updated draft statement on the right to disconnect (click here). Stakeholders have until 1 Augu...
26 July 2024
Act quickly and transparently during a restructure - don’t delay consultation
FWC recently (decision click here) ordered compensation for a failure in consultation after the employer told the employ...
13 March 2024
Getting your staff back in the office - reasonably
FWC recently found (Charles Gregory Gregory v Maxxia Pty Ltd [2023] FWC 2768) an advisor with an inflammatory bowel dise...
30 November 2023
Public Holiday Compliance confirmed by High Court
Last week the High Court confirmed that employees must be given a choice as to whether they will agree or refuse to work...
20 October 2023
Work from home (WFH) cases - it is all about trust and genuine management
Two recent cases have shown a willingness for FWC to uphold an employer’s right to dismiss when an employee fails to com...
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