An expert panel of the Fair Work Commission (FWC) has handed down its decision in its annual minimum wage review for 2021-22. In a highly
The Fair Work Commission has recently handed down a decision that offers some clarity on what constitutes ‘bullying’ for the purposes of the Fair Work
Whilst it is clear that standard form contracts are used in Australia and that there is some familiarity with them within the building and construction
In the Federal Court decision of Australasian Meat Industry Employees Union v Dick Stone Pty Ltd [2022] FCA 512, the Court found that in contravention
When construction contracts go wrong, it can be very expensive and create a number of issues of all involved in a project. It is extremely
The Online Safety Act 2021 (Cth) (‘the Act’) was passed on 23 June 2021 commenced on 23 January 2022.
With the rollout of COVID-19 vaccinations for children in the back end of 2021, it is unsurprising that the Courts have been faced with the
Depending on your industry, you may be operating your business from home, or you may be exercising a hybrid working model (balancing work from home
Assisted by Ruby Ritchie Are you the sole director of a proprietary company who does not also hold appointment as the company secretary? Have you
Assisted by Isabella Krstanovski Purchasing a business is an exciting opportunity that can lead to reward and satisfaction. However, there are a number of factors
Many Australian businesses rely on employing skilled migrants to fill positions that are difficult to recruit from the Australian labour market. The types of visas
An Independent Children’s Lawyer (“ICL”) is a lawyer appointed in family law proceeding to represent the best interest of a child. When is an ICL
For some time now there has been speculation as to the ever-looming collapse of the building and construction industry in Australia. At the start of
Broadly, a personal guarantee is an obligation taken up by a person giving the guarantee that they will meet the obligations of another person or
Family violence affects many Australians and is not limited to behaviour that would constitute as criminal. The Law Council of Australia has recently released a
The case of Mistrina Pty Ltd v Australian Consulting Engineers Pty Ltd [2020] NSWCA 223 highlights that third-party professionals in building disputes can found be liable for
Laws about who needs to isolate, vaccination requirements, working from home etcetera are constantly changing. Here’s a snapshot of what NSW employer’s need to know:
In April of 2020, the Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission issued a decision varying 99 modern awards by inserting a new Schedule. The
With the emergence of the COVID-19 booster vaccination over recent months, you may be wondering whether the booster can, or in fact should, be mandated in the workplace.
The question of how far employer policies can apply to the personal lives of employees is age old. It is one that has become relevant
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