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Casual conversion rights tested: Unpaid work time counted toward maximum tenure
The Industrial Relations Commission of New South Wales has dismissed an employer’s appeal, confirming that unpaid trial shifts and other periods of unpaid work must be counted when…
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Casual conversion rights tested: Unpaid work time counted toward maximum tenure
The Industrial Relations Commission of New South Wales has dismissed an employer’s appeal, confirming that unpaid trial shifts and other periods of…
Unfair dismissal: Ex-wife’s termination deemed harsh after boss used family lawyers to give work directions
What changed or was decided The Fair Work Commission found that the dismissal of bookkeeper LL from The Trustee for Platform One…
What is it? Section 323 of the Fair Work Act 2009 requires employers to pay their employees in full for the work they perform
What is it? Section 323 of the Fair Work Act 2009 is a fundamental provision of Australian workplace law that requires employers…
Stand By Your Mate: A Guide to Being an Effective Support Person in the Workplace
Workplace problem When a worker is called into a formal meeting with management—whether it is a disciplinary hearing, an investigation, or a…
Inherent Requirements and Discrimination: The Seminal Case of Qantas v Christie Explained
What changed or was decided The High Court of Australia established the authoritative legal test for determining what constitutes an "inherent requirement"…
FWC Commissioner recuses herself after employer’s repeated non-compliance and “reprehensible” threats
What changed or was decided Commissioner Hunt of the Fair Work Commission (FWC) has formally recused herself from hearing an unfair dismissal…
Workplaces for everyone: Understanding reasonable adjustments under the Disability Discrimination Act
What is it? Under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth) (the DDA), employers must provide "reasonable adjustments" to help workers with disabilities…
Fair Work Commission clarifies right to disconnect for casual employees in high-profile matter
What changed or was decided The Fair Work Commission (FWC) issued a decision confirming that casual employees have the same right to…
Federal Court clarifies protections against gender discrimination in workplace
Federal Court clarifies protections against gender discrimination in workplace What changed or was decided The Federal Court has clarified that discrimination occurring…
