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Summary of risks to psychological health of employees arising from working from home. What employers need to consider.

Residential aged care workers need to receive at least the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccination by mid-September 2021.

Transcript & link to video discussing whether you can exit a shareholder from a private company.

A recent case in the NSW Supreme Court reinforces the importance of knowing where your original trust deeds are located.

Early notice of the grounds of dispute should be given to the creditor, to guard against a statutory demand being issued.

A recent decision of the New South Wales Supreme Court, Australian Securities and Investments Commission v Macdonald, has highlighted, among other issues, the importance of properly attending to minutes.

The extended COVID-19 relief measures permitting electronic signatures and virtual meetings could become permanent.

The FWC determination varied a modern award in response to challenges experienced as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Author highlights the importance of a mental health first aid course and explains the benefits of the CGW course.

Employers should be proactive in providing notice and reasons of dismissal to avoid allegations of unfair dismissal.

The onus is on the injured worker to prove that the work was a 'significant contributing factor', not just a possibility.

A worker who has been sexually harassed at work will be able to apply to the FWC for an order to stop the sexual harassment.

The Fair Work Act 2009 will commence on 1 July 2009. This article focuses briefly on the enhanced role for common law contracts provided for under the new legislation. In so doing, we discuss the new modern awards and the phasing out of individual statutory agreements.

Directing the employee to leave work and not to return without a medical clearance was held to be a clear detriment.

The ACT Industrial Court has found Kenoss Contractors Pty Ltd liable for safety breaches.

In Gwam Investments Pty Ltd v Outback Health Screenings Pty Ltd [2010] SASC 37, the Full Court of South Australia has highlighted the extensive damages awards that can follow the supply of equipment that is not fit for the purpose contemplated by the buyer.

This case further emphasises how broadly adverse action and workplace rights can be defined under the FWA.