The Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission has upheld the original decision of the Fair Work Commission that a personal care worker had the standing to bring an employee claim under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth), despite two contracts that described her as an independent contractor.
Belinda has been recognised in the ‘Changemaker’ category, which honours lawyers who have demonstrated leadership and innovation, or have acted as catalysts for positive change within the profession, including in areas such as diversity, law firm management and education.
The Fair Work Commission has handed down its annual wage review decision for 2024. From 1 July 2024, the national minimum wage will increase to $915.90 per week.
This prestigious accolade reflects the team’s dedication and expertise in the realm of employment and industrial relations law.
Join us for a coffee chat with workplace relations and safety partner Belinda Winter and private clients partner Scott Hay-Bartlem as we delve into Belinda’s background, explore her life outside work, and discuss what gets her excited about her work in this candid conversation.
The High Court of Australia’s decision in Qantas Airways Limited v Transport Workers Union of Australia provides more certainty regarding the application of adverse action in the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth).
A $380,000 fine for Court Services Victoria demonstrates the consequences for employers who do not take steps to ensure their workplaces are conducive to the mental health of employees.
As a result of the recommendations in the Respect@Work report released by the Australian Human Rights Commission in 2020, Australia’s sexual harassment laws have undergone significant change, with the most recent amendment having taken effect from December 2023.
Earlier this year, the second tranche of the Federal Government’s significant workplace reforms passed into law, bringing major changes. The reforms, in combination with those passed in late 2023, introduce landmark change to Australia’s employment laws for employees, employers, independent contractors, gig workers and principals of most, if not all, Australian workplaces.
As of 6 December 2023, new limitations have been introduced that apply to fixed term employment contracts. In this article, our team will examine these reforms, and discuss their implication and impact for employers.
In this episode of the ‘Coffee with CGW’ podcast, join us for a coffee chat with workplace relations and safety partner Annie Smeaton and private clients partner Scott Hay-Bartlem. Their candid conversation delves into Annie’s background, explores her life outside work, and discusses what gets her excited about her work.
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 in circumstances where an employer’s operations are conducted over 365 days per year and an employee’s remuneration includes compensation for the requirement to work on those days.