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The case demonstrates important lessons for employers when implementing independent contract arrangements at workplaces.

Key changes to workplace relations & safety laws arising from the Closing Loopholes Act & the new Loopholes Bill.

Minimum standards for gig-economy workers will need to be developed in consultation with all affected parties.

The Court will resolve the dismissal-related questions by having regard to all the facts established in the proceedings.

The Federal Government proposes to change eligibility rules for its Paid Parental Leave (PPL) scheme.

Employers must act promptly on discipline when inappropriate workplace conduct is brought to the attention of management.

A labour-hire employer must be astutely proactive through all stages of the workers assignment with the host employer.

The modern award minimum wages for Group 2 modern awards will increase by 1.75 per cent from 1 November 2020.

The 'right to disconnect' took effect from 26 August 2024 as a new protected right in the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth).

Harmonisation will not commence across Australia on 1 January 2012 as agreed by the Workplace Ministers Council.

Regulators have brought ‘reckless conduct' charges against persons who have flagrantly disregarded the safety of others.

Companies must safeguard machinery and other systems at work so as to eliminate or reduce the injury risks to workers.

You may think the dismissal of an employee is justified, but it may still be found to be unfair.

Employers of IT professionals should ensure they are compliant with minimum wages and conditions, and the relevant award.

Employers must be careful when relying on prior written warnings to an employee to justify a later decision to dismiss.

Employers in the public and private sector should review their current use of NDAs.

This newsletter includes links to recent media releases, reports and cases relating to workplace health & safety.

With new and emerging technology being used in workplaces, employers must take care to have regard to privacy concerns.