Fair Work Act will soon provide a ‘right to disconnect’
The right to disconnect has received media attention as the trend of work extending into personal life is seen as an increasingly important issue.
By Paul Moorhouse - 2 min read
Cultural Diversity Guidance for the legal profession
The Law Society’s Cultural Diversity Guidance outlines steps legal practices can take steps to implement cultural diversity and why it makes good business sense.
By Iona Luke - 1 min read
The road to reform: key changes in Australia’s sexual harassment laws
The Government response to the Respect@Work Report – welcome reforms or a missed opportunity?
By Mia Pantechis and Penny Parker - 1 min read
An onerous onus – Displacing the reverse onus of proof
Why Qantas’ reasons for outsourcing during the COVID-19 pandemic don’t measure up.
By Jack de Flamingh and Alice Johnson - 2 min read
Mandatory Covid-19 vaccinations: are they lawful?
The latest advice from the Law Society’s Employment Law Committee regarding mandatory Covid-19 vaccinations and the workplace.
By The Law Society's Employment Law Committee - 8 min read
Moot point: when is a gig not part of the gig economy?
Reading industrial awards ‘as a whole’ may require consideration of how different constructions are likely to be understood in the relevant industry.
By Philippe Doyle Gray and Vincci Chan - 1 min read
The primacy of contracts: High Court rules on casual employment
High Court rules on casual employment, and the primacy of contracts over hopes and expectations.
By Jack de Flamingh - 3 min read
When does dishonesty provide a valid reason for dismissal?
When the boss has questions about your ‘out of hours’ conduct, is honesty always the best policy?
By Paul Moorhouse - 3 min read
Devil in the data: Deliveroo decision delivers a blow to the gig economy
Top takeaways from the FWC’s Deliveroo decision and implications for the gig economy.
By Jack de Flamingh and John Casey - 2 min read
Transitioning back to the office: Rights and responsibilities
Tips for employers and employees alike in negotiating the transition back to the office.
By Kevin Yee and Katrina Emmerick - 2 min read
Let’s keep it casual: A modern take on an old concept
A practical analysis of the Government’s significant new reforms to casual employment laws.
By Jack de Flamingh and Chris Bell - 2 min read