Articles
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03 April 2014
Work Health & Safety
High Court upholds Court of Appeal decision about an injury at a…
The Court held the relevant test for determining the connection between employment and the injury is an objective one.
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27 March 2014
Workplace Law & Culture
No more 'foxing' on social media - tips for employers and employe…
The potential of cyber-bullying highlights the need of a holistic approach to regulating social media use by employees.
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17 March 2014
Workplace Law & Culture
David and Goliath: the High Court battle looms - for mutual trust…
Should Australian courts acknowledge the existence of mutual trust and confidence to be implied in employment contracts?
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06 February 2014
Work Health & Safety
Section 59A Workers Compensation Act 1987 - the end to indefinite…
Workers Compensation Act 1987 s59A limits the length of time insurers must pay medical and related treatment expenses.
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28 November 2013
Workplace Law & Culture
When the union comes knocking ... right of entry to workplaces
All parties must comply with the requirements and their obligations when a union official seeks to enter a workplace.
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28 November 2013
Public Liability
Workers Compensation Commission (WCC) retains jurisdiction in rel…
If prior approval for treatment is sought and declined, a dispute is created which the WCC has power to determine.
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18 November 2013
Workplace Law & Culture
Transferring employees upon the sale of a business - not as routi…
It is possible to transfer employees quite comfortably from one business to another, but the employees must consent.
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13 November 2013
Workplace Law & Culture
Independent Contractors - What's the deal?
The article focuses on independent contractors where there is no dispute about their status as independent contractors
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09 October 2013
Workplace Law & Culture
There's more to employment than the Fair Work Act
Other legislation contains requirements and regulations relevant to the world of work, so it pays to keep up to date.
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24 September 2013
Workers Compensation
Workers Compensation Commission (WCC) retains jurisdiction on iss…
In the absence of a Work Capacity Decision, the Commission retains its jurisdiction on the issue of capacity for work.
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10 September 2013
Work Health & Safety
To what extent are workers restricted in making further lump sum…
Workers who make a claim before 19 June 2012, can make a further claim, in respect of the same injury, after that date.
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02 September 2013
Work Health & Safety
Section 60(2A) - How insurers can avoid liability for claims for…
Section 60(2A) provides new exceptions to the payment of reasonably necessary medical expenses under section 60.
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29 July 2013
Workplace Law & Culture
Agreeing to live with the wrong decision (when you are right)
Employers should give careful consideration to the detail of dispute resolution processes in agreements and contracts.
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08 July 2013
Workplace Law & Culture
The Employment Stock Exchange Report: new employment thresholds
The end of the financial year is a time of routine change, and no less than the Fair Work Act and related legislation.
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12 June 2013
Workplace Law & Culture
Workplace bullying ..... the new frontier challenge
Business must develop policies and practices to eliminate bullying supported by training for employees and management.
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23 May 2013
Work Health & Safety
When isn't a person driving? - Damages for a workplace injury
This decision of the NSW Court of Appeal further defines what constitutes driving of a motor vehicle.
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13 May 2013
Workplace Law & Culture
Am I redundant? Who's asking?
The NES definitions are robust and workable, having been developed over decades of industrial negotiation.
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04 March 2013
Workplace Law & Culture
Fighting bullying ... a double-edged sword? - a statutory remedy…
The Government proposes to amend the Fair Work Act to allow employees to lodge a claim of workplace bullying.