The Fair Work Ombudsman has sent a reminder that the new Closing Loopholes workplace laws start today, 26 August 2024. If any of these apply to you, click the link: – Casuals – Right to...
Employers that once thought they could avoid the sham contracting prohibitions in section 357 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (FWA) may have to review their operations. Interposing an independent...
The Christmas decorations are going up and the staff and employers alike are looking forward to kicking off the silly season with a staff Christmas party. What can possibly go wrong? Unlimited alcohol...
Engaging a labour hire employee – the Fair Work Commission’s view on ‘outsourcing’ If you offer permanent employment to a temp worker, then the worker may get...
Established companies have many legal and commercial weapons at their disposal to protect their position. The financial power of large corporations with established supply agreements can make it...
The Residential (Land Lease) Communities Act 2013 No 97 has just been amended to give caravan park residents more rights. New rules of conduct for caravan park...
Usually, an expert’s determination expressed to be binding and non-appealable is just that – final. However, the New South Wales Court of Appeal declared an expert’s determination...