by Maggie Wang | Apr 12, 2024 | Workplace & Employment
Introduction The landscape of workplace law is undergoing significant change, as amendments to the Fair Work Act 2009 (‘the Act’) by the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Act 2023 and Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes No. 2) Act 2024...
by Caroline Mostafa | Oct 10, 2023 | Workplace & Employment
In the case Qantas Airways v Transport Workers Union of Australia [2023] HCA 27, the central question on appeal for the High Court was to determine whether Qantas’ decision to outsource its baggage handlers was a contravention of the general protections provisions of... by Caroline Mostafa | Aug 25, 2023 | Workplace & Employment
5 tips for an effective position description 1. Be crystal clear – it is imperative to document the duties, competencies and responsibilities of the position in writing to afford certainty to the parties as to the requirements of the role. This includes all and any... by Greg Doran | Dec 6, 2022 | Workplace & Employment
Between 2011 and 2019 Tobias Tucker was a senior solicitor at the State Revenue Office of Victoria (SRO). In 2017 he was the subject of two investigations concerning his behaviour at work. Before either of the investigations had been finalised, he issued a proceeding... by Caroline Mostafa | Nov 10, 2022 | Workplace & Employment
Employees and independent contractors are not the same under the Fair Work Act (2009). When engaging an independent contractor or an employee it is important that the recruiting party understands the distinguishing features. Significant legal and financial... by Greg Doran | Jul 10, 2022 | Workplace & Employment
Photo from Unsplash The claim of Vivienne Leggett against her former employer, Hawkesbury Race Club Limited has had four iterations in the Federal Court. Ms Leggett was a 26 year veteran sponsorship and marketing manager of the club forced out of her job by its newly...
