Be Careful of What You Post on Facebook
In the case of Seafolly v Madden [2012] FCA 1346, Leah Madden, the...
What is Serious Misconduct? What is Unfair Dismissal?
For those who are reading this article to learn more about Unfair Dismissal...
Unfair Dismissal –The Principal Purpose Test
Pursuant to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (the Act), a person is...
Summary Dismissal –What is Serious Misconduct and Breaching Company Policy
On many occasions our clients have asked whether they can dismiss an employee...
Set your privacy protections on social media otherwise you can be sacked!
In the case of Stutsel v Linfox Australia Pty Ltd [2011] FWA 8444,...
Return to Work Guarantee –Merit Based Reviews
Pursuant to s 83 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (the Act),...
Offer to redeploy a redundant employee into another role
Pursuant to s 389 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (the Act),...
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...
Copyright Infringement of Architectural Drawings
In the High Court case of Concrete Pty Limited v Parramatta Design &...
Unvested Shares and Termination: When the Court Will Overrule Your Employee Share Scheme
What happens to an Employee Share Scheme (ESS) when an employee is terminated...
Employee Share Schemes – ‘Golden Handcuff’ or Reward for Past Services?
The characterisation of ESS has affected whether benefits under option schemes should proportionately...
Employee Share Schemes – Introduction
Are you an employee being invited to participate in an employee share scheme?...
Convertible Notes – Issues in Insolvency – Leo Lawyers
Have you ever wondered what a convertible note is or whether it is...
