In Angele Chandler v Bed Bath N’ Table Pty Ltd [2020], the Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission held that the decisions in Workpac v Skene (and now, WorkPac ...
In Angele Chandler v Bed Bath N’ Table Pty Ltd [2020], the Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission held that the decisions in Workpac v Skene (and now, WorkPac Pty Ltd v Rossato ) remain judicially relevant in determining whether an employment relationship is casual, however the test is
‘Sham contracting’ has once again fallen under the microscope after the Full Federal Court overturned a decision that two delivery drivers were contractors, stating that, although in principle they were free to provide their services to other businesses, in reality they were only able to work for one master.
An HR manager who resigned her position due to fears of vicarious liability for potential breaches of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) will see her day in court after her employer’s application for summary dismissal of her claim was rejected.
Employers should be cautious when reducing an employee’s hours after the Federal Court found that an employee was entitled to redundancy pay when her employer unilaterally changed her employment status to part time.
ASIC has released advice stating that companies must include liabilities to backpay leave entitlements to past and present casual employees caught by the decision in Rossato v Workpac in their financial reporting.
Expats returning to Australia should check before withdrawing from their foreign super fund.
The Court has considered whether a commercial tenant abandoned a lease by ceasing to trade due to COVID-19 and relocating its stock to a warehouse. It was decided the tenant had not abandoned the lease and it was ordered that the tenant was entitled to relief against the landlord’s termination
To withhold or not to withhold – that is the question faced by every amateur sports club that makes match payments to its players. The correct answer requires some investigation.
The ATO have accepted that self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) can provide rent relief and loan concessions to related parties because of COVID-19 without breaching the SIS Act, but there are limits. The ATO have made clear what they require auditors to obtain from SMSFs, or else report a contravention.
The ATO have accepted that self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) can provide rent relief and loan concessions to related parties because of COVID-19 without breaching the SIS Act, but there are limits. What will SMSFs have to provide to their auditors?
There are very lengthy delays obtaining trial dates and judgments in the Federal Circuit and Family Court. To circumvent delays, arbitration can be an effective mechanism to quickly determine your family law matter and often at less expense. However, arbitration is generally limited to financial matters (excluding child support) and
If you are in the fortunate position of having reached an agreement with your separated spouse about financial issues, your friends (or your googling) may have informed you that there are at least two legally enforceable ways to document a property settlement.
Cooper Grace Ward acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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