Deliveroo case delivers more uncertainty for the status of gig economy workers
In a decision that further muddies the waters regarding when a worker will be considered an employee for the purpose of accessing…
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Mandatory Workplace Vaccination: The Current State of Play
As the Covid-19 vaccination process slowly but surely proceeds, the issue of mandatory workplace Covid-19 vaccination is increasingly coming under…
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Workplace Health and Safety Compliance is not about the ‘Nanny State’
It is no surprise that some employees, employers and media commentators hold the view that many workplace health and safety…
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The Fair Work Commission Kicks Off Review of Casual Terms in Modern Awards
The Fair Work Commission has today issued directions programming its approach to reviewing and varying modern awards in light of…
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Federal Government responds to AHRC Respect@Work Report
The Federal Government has responded to the Respect@Work Report (the Report) which was presented to the Government by the Sex…
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The Federal Government Announces Proposed Workplace Relations Reforms
On 9 December 2020, the Federal Government introduced the Fair Work Amendment (Supporting Australia’s Jobs and Economic Recovery) Bill 2020 (the…
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Compulsory Vaccinations for Employees: The Legal Position
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the race to create a safe, effective vaccine for the virus, the issue…
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‘Tis the Season to Avoid Folly: Workplace Christmas Parties (Covid-19 Edition)
It’s that time of year. The‘Silly Season’. For many organisations, the official employer Christmas party is imminent. But this year…
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Right to toilet break a relief for employees
In the recent decision of Retail and Fast Food Workers Union Incorporated v Tantex Holdings Pty Ltd [2020] FCA 1258, an…
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Claiming to be a modern-day Mr Darcy was no defence to sexual harassment
In the recent matter of Hughes trading as Beesley and Hughes Lawyers v Hill [2020] FCAFC 126 (Hughes v Hill), the Full…
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