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The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has recently been called on to determine whether a worker's offer to undergo polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing instead of receiving a COVID-19 vaccination was a reasonable alternative to receiving the vaccine. On...
Introduction The authors successfully acted for the NSW Department of Education in a crucial case where the NSWSC considered whether a school breached the duty of care owed to a student suffering a serious head injury whilst playing a 'hybri...
On 1 July 2021, a number of employment related financial thresholds increased for the 2021/22 financial year including the 2.5 percent minimum wage increase as well as the new 10 percent compulsory superannuation rate which came into effect on 1 July...
The issue of sexual harassment in the workplace has dominated media coverage for much of early 2021. The handling of Brittany Higgins' sexual assault complaint has highlighted the need for employers to have effective processes for managing allegation...
The High Court upheld WorkPac's challenge to the finding of the Full Court of the Federal Court which found that coal mineworker Robert Rossato was entitled to paid leave while engaged as a casual employee on consecutive contracts for almost four yea...
When a person becomes bankrupt, his or her property vests in their trustee in bankruptcy. Property of a bankrupt generally extends to a bankrupt's right to commence litigation. However, specific carve outs exist for certain types of litigation which ...
In the judgment of In the matter of Order of AHEPA NSW Incorporated [2020] NSWSC 1626, the NSW Supreme Court has provided helpful guidance to administrators as to whether the Insolvency Practice Schedule (Corporations) (IPSC...
These days, it seems like every second person you speak to has a "side hustle". They're driving a rideshare vehicle, selling essential oils, skincare or make-up, have an artisan stall at the local markets or online, create and deliver Instagram wort...
The second tranche of award rate increases for FY20/21 will commence from the first full pay period on or after 1 November 2020. Employers with employees covered by the modern awards affected by this change must ensure that they review pay rates to a...