Employer justified in refusing to allow employee to work from home
You may be aware that the Fair Work Act was amended in late 2022 to clarify the circumstances that must exist for an employee to have the right to...
Read MoreNew 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...
Read MoreSome 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....
Read MoreWhat 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...
Read MoreMaking 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...
Read MoreThe 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...
Read MoreWhat 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...
Read MoreSham contracts (Employee v Contractor) and a recent High Court decision
The Decision The High Court of Australia handed down a decision with the effect that an “employer” cannot avoid the sham contracting provisions in the Fair Work Act simply...
Read MoreIf 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...
Read MoreDetermining whether you are suffering Total and Permanent Disability
If you are suffering from a serious and disabling injury, illness or disease, that has permanently impaired your ability to work, you may be eligible to claim on your...
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