Restraints of trade have recently been in the spotlight with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) undertaking a review of non-compete and non-solicitation clauses in employment contracts.
There is now a criminal offence for employers who intentionally underpay their employees under new wage theft laws, while the maximum civil penalties relating to underpayments have also increased.
The Fair Work Commission has announced that it will review the fixed-term employment provisions in the higher education modern awards, following new restrictions to fixed-term employment in the Fair Work...
On 18 October 2024, Auxiliary Deputy President Magistrate Carrel of the South Australian Employment Tribunal handed down her decision in Lauren Vercoe v Local Government Association Workers Compensation Scheme [2024]...
Key developments since the power of the Fair Work Commission to make 'same job, same pay' orders was introduced into the Fair Work Act.
Starting 26 August 2024, employees covered by the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (Act) (except small businesses with fewer than 15 employees) will have the right to disconnect from work-related...
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has provided further guidance about employer directions to return to the office in the context of a flexible work dispute. The decision of Deputy President...
Our recommended action plan for employers preparing their workplaces for the incoming right to disconnect.
Changes to a number of employment rates, thresholds and limits in Australia came into effect on 1 July 2024, with implications for both employees and employers.
On Thursday 20 June 2024, a Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission handed down its decision in Aspire 2 Life Pty Ltd v Jessica Tidmarsh [2024] FWCFB 289. Aspire...
Employees and independent contractors have different legal rights, obligations and entitlements.
New South Wales is one step closer to creating a criminal offence of industrial manslaughter.
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