Non Payment of Long Service Leave due to Employee’s resignation on grounds of inadequate child care
An employee is entitled to 8.67 weeks of paid long service leave when...
Misleading and Deceptive Conduct Relating to Employment
Schedule 2 of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (the Act) makes provisions...
Making someone redundant whilst on maternity or parental leave
An Unlawful Termination can occur where an employer terminates, or makes redundant, an...
Lookout for the Fair Work Ombudsman and the fines which can apply
Pursuant to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (the Act), Fair Work Australia...
How the “Richardson Case” Changed Sexual Harassment Damages in Australia
The Full Federal Court of Australia (the “Full Court”) has recently made a...
Don’t allege fraud or serious misconduct unless you have the evidence!
In the case of McKerrow v Sarina Leagues Club Incorporated T/A Sarina Leagues...
Classification of Employees pursuant to Modern Awards
The Fair Work Ombudsman has been busy prosecuting businesses and directors for the...
Social Media Workplace Policy: When Does Private Posting Become a Dismissal Ground?
In 2026, the line between “at work” and “at home” continues to blur....
The Employee and Independent Contractor Test: Navigating the 2026 “Practical Reality” Standard
In the building and construction industry, the distinction between an “employee” and “independent...
The Genuine Redundancy Trap: Why “No Vacancies” is No Longer a Defense
Under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth), a redundancy is only “a genuine...
The “Date of Completion” Minefield: When Statutory Clocks and Contracts Collide
In NSW and Victorian residential building work, the date of completion is not...
Construction Government Tenders: The 2026 Landscape
In the building and construction industry, winning construction government tenders is increasingly about...
What happens if you don’t obtain sufficient insurance?
Licenced contractors must insure their building works pursuant to s 92 of the...
The NSW Home Building Reforms: Shifting the Burden of Liability
The landscape of the Home Building Act 1989 (NSW) continues to evolve, with...
The Oral Contract Trap: Why Landscaping Disputes Often Fail in the Tribunal
For homeowners, a handshake deal for a $40,000 courtyard or pool renovation may...
Unwritten Variations: The $50,000 “Handshake” and the Law of Quantum Meruit
In the fast-paced environment of a construction site, variations often happen on the...
The Million-Dollar “Half-Under-the-Door” Mistake: Lessons in Service and Contractual Annexures
In the high-stakes environment of the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment...
Security of Payment Overhaul: Navigating Strict Deadlines and the “Supporting Statement” Trap
Since the major amendments to the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment...
Why Expert Evidence Can Fail If the Code Is Ignored in Building Disputes
Building disputes often turn on expert evidence. However, even where an expert’s technical...
Inadequate Designs & Specifications – What do you do?
Imagine this scenario -you are in the middle of completing a home building...
How to Defend a Notice To Show Cause and Disciplinary Proceedings
Pursuant to s 53 of the Home Building Act 1989 (NSW) (the Act),...
How Do I Terminate Home Building Contract?
For homeowners, building your own home can become a stressful exercise, which often...
Homeowners – The consequences of obtaining an Owner Builder Licence
In the case of Jason Field & Kim Field v Craig John Dettman,...
Have you been refused a contractor licence?
In the case of Bannister v Department of Finance and Services [2011] NSWADT...
