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If you want to apply for a divorce in Australia, either you or your spouse need to have some connection with Australia.

This article will help you determine what to do once you have selected a family lawyer and arranged your first meeting.

Issues raised in this case warrant close attention and a consideration as to how they may be approached here locally.

Many casual employees are miscategorised and therefore may have valid claims for entitlements associated with permanency.

The Fair Entitlements Guarantee Bill 2012 formalises the General Employee Entitlements and Redundancy Scheme.

In Mark Notman v Neway Transport, Fair Work Australia finds in this case despite employee proving a valid reason for dismissa.

The Fair Work Bill will commence on 1 July 2009. Certain of its provisions will commence later on 1 January 2010, such as those provisions which deal with the National Employment Standards (NES) and modern awards. Various changes are highlighted below.

FWC has criticised applicants who commence unfair dismissal proceedings, then do not take steps to prosecute their claim.

This development of social networking raises privacy concerns and could expose employers to claims of discrimination.

Bendigo TAFE was successful in arguing that the reason for suspension was not his AEU membership or industrial activity.

The value of a business is typically measured by its goodwill, assets and ability to retain staff. In order to preserve and protect this value, it is important that employers include suitable confidentiality and restraint of trade clauses in their employees contracts of employment.

Redundancy is still an important employment management prerogative, but care does need to be taken with the process.

Several cases where employees were dismissed for misconduct involving swearing provide guidance on the law in this area.

Unwelcome conduct with a sexual element (as many Valentine's Day cards and gifts do) could constitute sexual harassment.

When they organise functions, employers must also consider how they are going to manage the behaviour of their staff.

When introducing or reviewing workplace policies, employers should consider if they have the force of contractual terms.

This article considers some recent family law cases where alcohol was raised as an issue in parenting proceedings.