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In a much-anticipated decision, the Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission has reversed its well-established position that it cannot hear an unfair dismissal claim if an employee's employment finishes...

In 2011, Mr Smith, was injured when he was struck by a motor vehicle driven by , Mr Alone. In District Court proceedings Mr Alone admitted liability. Mr Smith was...

Legal professional privilege can protect against disclosure of documents.

A Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia has upheld the decision of a trial judge that the Australian College of Dermatologists did not directly or indirectly discriminate against...

You’ve probably heard these buzzwords around the office. You may have even feigned understanding when they were brought up at the last innovation retreat. But what does it all mean?...

It’s not only Ebenezer Scrooge who’s worried about the Ghost of Christmas Past. For HR professionals, Christmas can evoke memories of complaints made, and festive frivolities taken too far.

A Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission has paved the way for unions to notify the Commission of a dispute in their own right

There is no doubt that 2017 has been a tough year for retailers, with sales remaining flat and a number of retailers having to close their doors. All of this...

A Federal Court decision has reinforced that employers’ implied right to issue lawful and reasonable directions.

The Fair Work Commission has remitted an application for an unfair dismissal remedy for re-determination after it found that the Commissioner who heard the application failed to deal with a...

Irrespective of whether you are hosting the next World Cup qualifier or a local league soccer match, as an event organiser you have a duty to manage workplace risks to...

This article focuses on learnings from a recent decision of the Federal Court of Australia, where the Court held that a decision-maker’s genuinely held (but probably mistaken) belief that a...