Category: News

Commissioner Hunt Puts Stay Cool Refrigeration on Ice for Unfair Dismissal

In a recent decision, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) considered the dismissal of an employee by Stay Cool Refrigeration and... Continue reading

Worker Compensated for Making “Racist” Comments

A sales executive who was let go for making ‘racist’ comments was compensated for the poor handling of her dismissal.... Continue reading

Paid Parental Leave Gets a Boost: What it Means for Families and Businesses

The Paid Parental Leave Amendment (Improvements for Families and Gender Equality) Bill was passed by the Australian parliament on 6... Continue reading

The Rugg-Ryan Case: A Potential Game-Changer for Reasonable Working Hours in Australia

The ongoing case between former chief of staff Sally Rugg and independent MP Monique Ryan could set a precedent for... Continue reading

Full Court Sleighs BHP’s In-House Labour Hire Company Over Christmas Roster

BHP’s in-house labour hire company is facing penalties after requiring production employees to work across the Christmas holidays in 2019.... Continue reading

The Walking Dead: Zombie Agreements and the Undead Zone

A “zombie” agreement is one made under the Workplace Relations Act 1996, the legislation before the Fair Work Act. In... Continue reading

Wrong Company Name Used to Form an Agreement Not a Minor Error

The argument that the company name listed in its bargaining notice was an error did not satisfy the FWC as... Continue reading

Changes from the Secure Jobs, Better Pay Bill 2022

The changes to the Fair Work Act are underway following Royal Assent of the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs,... Continue reading

Employment Lawyer

Employment law is an essential part of business that strategically manages the professional relationship and legal requirements between the employer... Continue reading

Mandatory Vaccination and Your Business

Since COVID-19, Australian businesses have experienced a massive decline. At this stage, it is not mandatory in Australia to receive... Continue reading

Don’t Let Union Visits Induce Headaches: Lessons from Recent CFMMEU Penalty Decision

In a recent decision, the Federal Court has imposed a six figure fine on the Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and... Continue reading