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...
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...
