Employment
Unfair Dismissal of Fixed-Term Contracts
Previously, employers would attempt to circumvent the protections pro-offered by the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (“the Act”) by engaging...
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Is it reasonable? A guide to reasonable adjustments in the workplace
There is a legal obligation placed on employers to make reasonable adjustments to features of the workplace where an employee...
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Chatime Australia isn’t having a Good Time – Employment Law Edition
On Friday 2 June 2023, the Fair Work Commission handed down its Annual Wage Review 2022-2023 decision, announcing a 5.75%...
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Can employees be required to work on Public Holidays?
The Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (‘FWA’) entitles employees to a paid day away from work on public holidays. However,...
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Updating the Workplace Laws – How to Request flexible working conditions
The recent amendments to the Fair Work Act 2009 (FWA) introduce a new section 65A dedicated to the process of...
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Enhanced Protection for Casual Employees? A FWC Case Note
Recent cases decided by the Fair Work Commission (‘FWC’) have gone towards enhancing the protections afforded to casual employees. Specifically,...
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