New right to pay secrecy may require you to review your contracts
The Federal Government’s recent changes to our workplace laws have started to take effect. Pay secrecy workplace rights When the Fair Work Act commenced in 2010 it introduced the...
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Some potential pre-Christmas housekeeping …
With the Christmas break fast approaching, there may be some housekeeping you need to attend to. Below, we focus on some traps in the lead up to, and following, Christmas....
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What Is Mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma is a form of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. We understand that mesothelioma will have a huge effect on your life, and those close to you. Mesothelioma...
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Making a claim for dust diseases
You may be able entitled to financial and health care support from Dust Diseases Care if you have a NSW work-related dust disease. Applying for compensation from Dust Diseases...
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The High Court revises its approach – employee or independent contractor
Two landmark decisions handed down yesterday, have seen the High Court revise the approach to determining if a worker is an employee or independent contractor: ZG Operations Australia Pty...
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What is paid parental leave and are you eligible?
Australia introduced its first Paid Parental Leave Scheme (“the Scheme”) in January 2011. The scheme recognises the importance of an employee’s parental and family responsibilities by providing eligible working...
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If you are restructuring your business and making a position redundant
… make sure that you are aware of the consequences of doing so or you may find yourself in a situation where the dismissed employee can bring a claim...
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Sham contracts (Employee v Contractor) and a recent High Court decision
The Decision The High Court of Australia recently handed down a decision with the effect that an “employer” cannot avoid the sham contracting provisions in the Fair Work Act...
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Full bench of the Fair Work Commission overturns order for re-instatement
On 8 February 2021 the Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission upheld an appeal by a host employer of a labour hire employee, from a decision of a...
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What are valid reasons for a family emergency when giving employees carer’s leave?
Since 2010, the National Employment Standards (NES) have applied to all employees covered by the national workplace relations system. Regardless of any terms outlined in agreements, awards and employment...
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