Correctly distinguishing between employees and contractors is critical for businesses, with significant consequences for incorrectly applying the law. The case law has developed rapidly in this space in the last ...
Correctly distinguishing between employees and contractors is critical for businesses, with significant consequences for incorrectly applying the law. The case law has developed rapidly in this space in the last couple of years. Those cases provide some helpful lessons for businesses seeking to reduce their risks when contracting with sole
The ACCC has released draft guidance on good practice for businesses making claims of environmental sustainability, in order to combat ‘greenwashing’.
In a major decision regarding the application of the public holiday provisions of the Fair Work Act, the Full Federal Court has found that terms of employment that require employees to work on a public holiday will not be consistent with the National Employment Standards. This is the case even
With an increasing number of employees taking prescribed medical cannabis in the workplace, it is important for employers to understand their legal obligations when managing these employees.
A recent decision of the Fair Work Commission serves as a timely reminder of the requirements that must be followed when terminating an employee by way of redundancy.
Employers with employees covered by any of the 78 modern awards impacted by the 1 May 2023 overhaul of business shutdown provisions by the Fair Work Commission should review their arrangements to ensure compliance.
In a recent decision, the Fair Work Commission has ruled that payments made on an annual basis by an employer to help reduce an employee’s fringe benefits tax liability are not counted as earnings. The decision resulted in the employee’s remuneration falling below the high-income cap and meant that it
In the recent workers’ compensation decision of Mason v State of Queensland, an employer was found vicariously liable for an intentional, unlawful assault by a supervisor against a team member as well as for the subsequent retributive behaviour of other employees (essentially verbal abuse for ‘dobbing’ on the supervisor).
The Fair Work Commission has handed down its decision this morning to increase the national minimum wage as part of its wage review.
On 11 May 2021, as part of the Federal Budget for 2021–2022, the Australian Government announced changes to the management of not-for-profit entities that self-assess as income tax exempt. The proposal aims to increase trust and confidence in the sector by guaranteeing that not-for-profit and for-profit companies compete on an
The Federal Court has reprimanded a meat wholesaler after compelling a foreign employee to work 50-hour weeks without the payment of overtime.
The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia have recently dismissed an accountant’s claims of adverse action and disability discrimination, finding that there was no causal link between the employee’s dismissal and his autism.
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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