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Was underpayment deliberate? Court decides
Making the penalty fit the offence was the focus of a case where the employer had failed to check its obligations in relation to payment of an employee for his accrued annual leave, on termination of his employment.
Slow trams, fast food
If trams run late, can you shorten an employee's meal break? Read on to find out what this employer did.
Can employees demand enterprise agreement?
This Q&A article explores whether employees can demand an enterprise agreement and outlines the circumstances under which bargaining may commence.
Festive Season – How to Avoid a legal Hangover
Sam Cahill Senior Associate | Australian Business Lawyers and Advisors (ABLA) Sam joined ABLA in 2018 and has over nine years of experience advising and assisting organisations with various employment matters, including workplace relations and employment l
Sacked after refusing flu jab
This case raises the issue of whether employers can make vaccination an inherent requirement of a position.
Employee termination matters: 6 important factors
Employee termination can be tricky, especially with laws around pay, lawful dismissal and notice. Let’s take a closer look.
An employer’s guide to workers compensation
Workers compensation covers employees in the case of any work-related injuries, but the laws can be tricky to navigate.
Free webcast: work trends, shutdowns, and poor behaviour
As the silly season looms, and the year wraps up, let's look at the employment law ramifications of current #worktrends, quiet quitting, Christmas parties, and more.
Sacked after COVID-19 communication breakdown
When terminating someone's employment you must follow a fair process.
Contractor or employee?
On Wednesday 9 February 2022, the High Court of Australia (‘HCA’) handed down its decision in CFMMEU & Anor v Personnel Contracting Pty Ltd [2022] HCA 1 (Personnel Contracting).