Employment & Workplace Relations
Contractors v Employees
There is a fine line between what constitutes a contractor and an employee, therefore employers act…
What to consider when leaving your job to start your own business
When leaving your job to start your own business, there are certain things to consider if your new…
Not paying Super? Penalties are guaranteed.
An employer must pay an employee’s superannuation in accordance with their ordinary pay cycle or…
High Court Hands Down Casual Employment Ruling
The High Court’s decision on 4 August 2021 in the case of WorkPac Pty Ltd v Rossato & Ors has set…
Can Employers Terminate Staff for Breaching Public Health Orders?
Case law suggests that employers are able to justify dismissing employees without notice for…
Can my employer make it mandatory that I am vaccinated?
Is it legal for my employer to make me get the COVID vaccine? What rights do employers and…
Know Your Rights: Unfair Dismissal
Currently, unfair dismissal claims are inundating the Fair Work Commission with a 65% spike in…
How do contracts end? Rescission vs. Termination
A contract of sale is usually complete when the parties to the contract have performed their terms…
Redundancies: Understanding Your Options
As businesses navigate and recover from the COVID-19 crisis, employers are forced to make…
Terminating an Executive Employee
If you are considering terminating an executive employee - understand the risks and your employee's…