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.
The delicate balancing act that is industrial relations reform
Your guide to the most significant industrial relations reforms being considered in over a decade.
Federal Court divided on which ‘complaints’ give rise to unlawful adverse action
When is OK to make a workplace ‘complaint’ or ‘inquiry’? As the Federal Court found in Cummins South Pacific P/L v Keenan, the answer is…
Firefighting or reform? The industrial response to COVID-19
An essential update on JobKeeper 2.0, the latest changes to modern awards, and the future of Industrial Relations reform in 2021.
When is a complaint or inquiry a protected ‘workplace right’?
Federal Court insights on what types of complaints or inquiries are protected workplace rights under the general protections provisions.
High Court clear as day on “notional” day in the life
High Court provides welcome clarity on the meaning of ‘a day’ for personal leave purposes.
Working from home: Basic health and safety obligations
Still working from home? Employees and employers alike should be aware of their WH&S rights and responsibilities.
Employment relationships: When two’s company and three’s a crowd
The Full Federal Court highlights limitations of the employee/ independent contractor dichotomy.
Redundancy pay: Nothing ordinary about losing a contract
Full Federal Court considers redundancy payment obligations and the notoriously uncertain ‘ordinary and customary turnover of labour’ exception.
Doubling down on ‘double dipping’: The Full Federal Court’s decision in Rossato
The future of casual employment & the Full Federal Court’s decision in Workpac v Rossato.