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2016 in Review - major employment stories for 2016
This article discusses the major employment law stories for 2016 and what their potential future impacts could be.
Walter Baden
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Are you ready for the 6 June 2023 employment law changes?
6 June 2023 is a key date for the implementation of certain changes under the "Secure Jobs, Better Pay" legislation.Walter Baden - Article
Do not overlook the support person obligation: three key steps
Article advises of the benefits of a support person, particularly in the termination process. .Walter Baden - Article
Employer had a valid reason to dismiss a flight attendant who called in sick due to intoxication
The fact that an employee did not intend on breaching a policy or engaging in serious misconduct does not excuse the behaviour.Walter Baden - Article
Employers behaving badly: What not to do as a small business employer
Recent case demonstrates what an employer should NOT do when terminating an employee.Walter Baden - Article
How businesses should brace for an Australia Day sickie
It is important that businesses act with some caution when investigating the misuse of personal leave.Walter Baden - Article
Timely reminders from the Fair Work Commission: The five categories of employees with access to flexibilty
The FWC held that the employer lacked a reasonable basis for refusing an employee request for flexible work arrangements.Walter Baden - Article
Month in review – Workplace culture matters
This Month in Review considers recent workplace matters and employment law in the news and in the courtsWalter Baden - Article
Contracts of employment - Part 1
Part 1 of this newsletter examines a written contract of employment - and the importance of express and implied terms.Walter Baden - Article
How long is a day - for leave for a personal/carer?
When an employer is accounting for a paid personal/carer's leave, they should do so in days or part days, not hours.Walter Baden - Article
5 inconvenient truths about casual conversion
The ACTU has proposed to allow all casual employees to convert to permanent employment after six months of employment.Walter Baden - Article
Month in review – Workplace culture matters
This Month in Review considers recent workplace and employment law relating to COVID-19, in the news and in the courts.Walter Baden - Article
The law on unpaid work experience: Is the benefit worth the cost?
Unpaid placements, trials and internships in some specific situations can be legal, but determining which is difficult.Walter Baden - Article
Month in review – Workplace culture matters
This newsletter focusses on recent underpayment scandals and the Federal Government's proposal to criminalise wage theft.Walter Baden - Article
Refusal to employ
Article discusses the complicated area of discrimination against prospective employees. .Walter Baden - Article
Californian ABC test for independent contractors – Some key lessons for Australia
Australian law of independent contractor relationships is confusing and unsatisfactory, so it would be wise to take heed.Walter Baden - Article
Can dismissing an employee with a valid reason still be unfair, unjust, or unreasonable?
The employer assumed that the employee had abandoned his position so did not go through the usual termination procedure.Walter Baden - Article
Fake news: Who are the real victims of political misinformation?
Misinformation about casual employees helps no one, and it serves only to redirect many reasonable votes at elections.Walter Baden - Article
Navigating the new whistleblower laws - Part 1
Newsletter outlines key changes of the expanded corporate whistleblowing scheme & what businesses will need to consider.Walter Baden - Article
Swearing at work
Can employees be dismissed for swearing at work?Walter Baden