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...
A Reflection of Society’s Expectations for Sexual Harassment Victims
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...
Failing to Acknowledge a Social Media Workplace Policy May Lead to Dismissal
In Pearson v Linfox Australia Pty Ltd[2014] FWC 446, Commissioner Gregory of the...
Am I An Independent Contractor?
In gaining work you may find yourself being labelled as an independent contractor,...
A positive obligation of redeploying a redundant employee
Employers must be mindful of its obligations under the Fair Work Act 2009...
Employee Share Schemes – What Proportion should be Available on Cessation of Employment?
This is our third article in our series of articles on Employee Share...
Employee Share Schemes – ‘Golden Handcuff’ or Reward for Past Services?
This is our second article in our series of articles on Employee Share...
Employee Share Schemes – Introduction
Are you an employee being invited to participate in an employee share scheme?...
Convertible Notes – Issues in Insolvency – Leo Lawyers
Convertible Notes – Issues in Insolvency – Leo Lawyers Have you ever wondered...
