Clarity on casual employeesThe Federal Government recently amended the Fair Work Act 2009 to bring clarity to casual employment and to prevent "double-dipping".
Unfair dismissal – get it right at the startIf you don't pay attention to this one important detail at the start, you could lose your right to bring an unfair dismissal claim.
Annual leave – take the money and … stay?Annual leave changes in most modern awards took effect from 29 July 2016. The Fair Work Commission has recently made some far-reaching...
Directors held liable for employee benefits on insolvencyIn a recent decision of the Federal Circuit Court, the directors of a series of liquidated companies were held liable to compensate a...
New laws to combat workplace bullyingWith recent legislative changes, those who believe that they have been bullied at work may now be able to get assistance from the Fair...
Can you enforce restraint of trade against former employees?Seeking to use restraint of trade clauses against your former employees? Seeking to use restraint of trade clauses against your former...