Two recent High Court decisions have made it clear that the terms of a written contract are essential when determining the classification of an employee.
Workplace Law
Award Flexibility During Coronavirus
Fair Work Commission has made changes to various awards which are effective immediately and will remain in place until 30 June 2020.
Qantas Sexual Harassment
Last week we have seen in the media, reports of a Qantas flight attendant making shocking allegations of sexual harassment against the airline.
$1.3 Million Payout
An Adverse Action Claim lodged on behalf of a drill rig operator who was wrongfully stood down from his employment, has led to Hail Creek Coal Pty Ltd being ordered by the Federal Court of Australia to pay almost $1.3 million in compensation to the worker.
Massive Increase in Damages for Sexual Harassment Complaints
turned_in_notSexual Harassment, Workplace Law
The Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia has recently handed down a decision in Richardson v Oracle Corporation of Australia[1] ordering an employer to pay $100,000 in general damages (pain and suffering and loss of enjoyment of life) to the victim of sexual harassment who suffered from a psychological injury.
The Coalition’s Paid Parental Leave Policy – What’s in it for you?
Prior to the September 2013 election, the Coalition released their Paid Parental Leave Policy (“the Policy”) which aims to “give mothers six months leave based on their actual wage”.
