Employment

Employment & Workplace Law

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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Employment & Workplace Law

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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Employment & Workplace Law

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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Employment & Workplace Law

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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Employment & Workplace Law

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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Employment & Workplace Law

Director = Independent Contractor? The importance of clearly establishing a working relationship

Independent contractors, employees and directors all have different rights, obligations, roles, and responsibilities within a company. It is incredibly important...

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