ArticleA lesson for employers in Coles perpetual underpaymentColes Supermarket has provided a prime example of underpayment since about 2015 and its repercussions.AustraliaEmployment and HRColeman Greig Lawyers
ArticleAnd the first vaccine mandate to get the flick goes to BHPA sweeping and broad approach to consultation will not satisfy the standard required of a valid employer direction.AustraliaEmployment and HRColeman Greig Lawyers
ArticleChanges to annual leave proposed by Fair Work CommissionThe Fair Work Commission has recently examined the issues of excessive annual leave and the cashing out of annual leave.AustraliaEmployment and HRColeman Greig Lawyers
ArticleCriminal record discrimination: How should workplaces handle employee criminal histories?Employers should take care to balance questions surrounding an employee's right to work with risks to the organisation.AustraliaEmployment and HRColeman Greig Lawyers
ArticleEmployers beware: If you cant say anything nice, dont say anything at allSending a careless message via email or social media increases the risk of a defamation claim, by providing evidence.AustraliaEmployment and HRColeman Greig Lawyers
ArticleFair Work (Closing Loopholes) Bill: What you need to knowEmployers should be mindful of the proposals and the implications if the Bill is passed in its current form.AustraliaEmployment and HRColeman Greig Lawyers
ArticleFranchisee underpayments and the supply chainEmployee underpayment is an issue with a more-or-less bipartisan commitment to do more to protect vulnerable employees.AustraliaEmployment and HRColeman Greig Lawyers
ArticleNo Vacancy? No Excuse: High Court Clarifies Reasonable Redeployment Considerations (Helensburgh Coal Pty Ltd v Bartley & Ors [2025] HCA 29)The High Court's decision in Helensburgh Coal Pty Ltd v Bartley & Ors examines whether employers must consider restructuring their workforce arrangements, including labour hire and outsourcing, when assessing redeployment options during redundancies. This landmark ruling clarifies the Fair Work Commission's authority to scrutinize operational decisions and workforce composition when determining if a dismissal constitutes genuine redundancy under the Fair Work Act 2009. AustraliaEmployment and HRColeman Greig Lawyers
ArticleReasonable notice – could your employees make such a claim on termination?Certain employees may be able to claim they are due "reasonable notice" as an implied term in their employment contract.AustraliaEmployment and HRColeman Greig Lawyers
ArticleRobbery, but not under arms: did the safety policy still apply?Employers should focus on the actual provisions of a policy to make sure it does apply before using it for termination.AustraliaEmployment and HRColeman Greig Lawyers
ArticleToo clever by half: Do not quibble with the cut off points for drug testingA clear and well-communicated drug and alcohol policy will be enforced, due to the safety implications of any breach.AustraliaEmployment and HRColeman Greig Lawyers
ArticleUnion right of entry – what are the limits?Two recent cases illustrating some of the limits on a union’s right of entry to an employer’s premises discussed.AustraliaEmployment and HRColeman Greig Lawyers
ArticleUnpaid superannuation amnesty now availableEmployers should review their superannuation payments and make disclosure as soon as possible, if they need the amnesty.AustraliaEmployment and HRColeman Greig Lawyers
ArticleWhat is Uber and how did they get so competitive?If you're ever stuck for conversation with your taxi driver, simply ask them about Uber and you'll get a lively response.AustraliaEmployment and HRColeman Greig Lawyers
ArticleWhen is reinstatement likely? An inmate escaped, but the correctional services officer kept his jobThe case highlights points which should be considered before terminating employment, to avoid unfair dismissal claims.AustraliaEmployment and HRColeman Greig Lawyers
ArticleDivision 1 and Division 2 of the Court – What's the difference?The 2021 merger of the FC and FCC created the Federal Circuit & Family Court of Australia, streamlining family law cases into two divisions based on complexity.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialColeman Greig Lawyers
ArticleHaving trouble communicating with your ex? This new web-based app may be the solutionA web-based app to store all the details, eCommBook allows ex-partners to communicate with their kids and one another.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialColeman Greig Lawyers
ArticleHow does family violence affect parenting matters?The Courts are now required to give greater weight to the need to protect your child from physical or psychological harm.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialColeman Greig Lawyers
ArticleIs the Australian Family Court system failing us?Article highlights issues with lack of resources for the Family Court and provides links to other publications including ADR.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialColeman Greig Lawyers