Whether you have one or one thousand employees, it’s compulsory to pay superannuation as an Australian employer …
A major overhaul of the nation’s fixed-term contract rules will provide vital protection against exploitation for close to 400,000 Australian employees, experts say …
Ambulance Victoria is facing an emergency of its own, with more than 1,000 staff refusing to head back to the office …
Ambulance Victoria is in a Fair Work dispute with its office staff over a proposal where they only work from home for two days …
Businesses will find it much harder to sack underperforming new hires shortly before they reach their six-month probation due to the High Court ruling …
Staying abreast of Australia’s dynamic employment law landscape is essential for businesses to ensure compliance and avoid common pitfalls …
Sweeping changes to workplace laws have been made under the federal government’s Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Act 2022 …
A recent Fair Work Commission (FWC) decision has added new fuel to the ongoing discussions between businesses and their employees …
One area of law that evolved significantly over the past few years has been employment law …
Ending someone’s employment can be a tough call, but there’s a right and wrong way to go about it …
Workplace Relations Minister Tony Burke has unveiled plans to give an estimated 850,000 casual staff new rights to full-time employment …
Even if you don’t verbalise a termination to an employee, your actions can still land you in hot water …
A recent case before the Fair Work Commission (FWC) has highlighted the importance of clarity when dismissing an employee …
If you’re among the one in six Australians with a disability, your employment rights are protected by law …
Over 360 finalists have been selected for the 23rd annual Australian Law Awards, being brought to you by Lawyers Weekly …
Nearly 300 finalists have been chosen to battle it out in 34 categories at the 2023 instalment of the Partner of the Year Awards …
Trent Hancock has always enjoyed an intellectual challenge, and it was this that led him into a legal career …
No one envisages getting fired when they start a new job, but it’s important to know up front what you could be sacked for …
Thousands of Australians were made redundant during the COVID-19 pandemic and many more will encounter this form of job loss …
A workforce trend growing in popularity could see eligible employees render their bosses powerless in their ability to force staff to work from the office …
Working from home has become a popular option for employees, with Melbourne workers embracing the remote conditions …
A recent decision from the Fair Work Commission (FWC) has confirmed that employers are able to rely on the “full extent” of misconduct …
Being a pillar of support for both clients and colleagues was a key trait for many of Australasian Lawyer’s Rising Stars for 2023 …
It has now been almost two years since the Fair Work Amendment (Supporting Australia’s Jobs and Economic Recovery) Act 2021 (Cth) …
Andrew Jewell believes that lawyers shouldn’t be encouraged to “leave their personality at the door” …
An overwhelming majority of Queensland teachers have voted in favour of a deal giving them the right to disconnect outside of work hours …
Enterprise agreements give employers and employees the freedom to bargain for better working conditions, flexibility and wages to suit their individual needs beyond a Modern Award …
From closure and staff leave to public holiday pay, here’s what you need to know as an employer …
A casual at an Adelaide florist who claimed she was wrongfully dismissed for taking three sick days has won her case at the Fair Work Commission …
As Australia continued to tackle the fallout from COVID-19 over 2021-2022, the legal profession faced new legal issues and needs …
A lifelong Essendon fan and Baptist minister has spoken out about a scandal that has rocked his two great loves — faith and football …
Tom Elliott raised the possibility of Andrew Thorburn being able to sue Essendon after his religious links led to him departing the Bombers …
In a competitive job market, more employers are thinking outside the square to attract and retain the workers they need …
Whether it’s your very first job or your first step outside of full-time work, understanding the difference between part-time and casual can help you …
After two years of turbulence and of merely reacting to the latest developments, law firms are finding their footing and taking charge once more …
Australian racing driver Oscar Piastri shocked the Formula 1 world on Wednesday, denying a public statement from F1 team Alpine …
The recent Manly pride jersey saga has once again put the spotlight on an increasingly common tension in the employer and employee relationship …
Many employers question the value of reference checks – they can be time consuming, especially when you are keen to sign off on your selected candidate …
Restrictions on non-disclosure agreements need to be very carefully implemented as the restrictions may, in fact, limit the rights of sexual harassment victims …
The federal government has committed to introducing legislation to protect gig economy workers after a historic agreement …
SME firm Jewell Hancock has promoted two lawyers, in a move to boost firm growth …
Trent Hancock – principal at Jewell Hancock, and winner of this year’s Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Award in Employment and Workplace Relations …
Australia’s office occupancy rates following the pandemic have re-ignite the work from home debate amongst employers and workers …
Melbourne merchandise manager Jenny Searle is among a growing number of employees around the country who say they’re done with the office …
Much has been made of a recent increase of the cost of living in Australia which has been matched with flat wage growth …
As the world reopens and people start planning holidays, employers might be faced with resourcing issues …
Are you aware of the minimum requirements to make an unfair dismissal claim? Or the remedies available to employees experiencing bullying? Watch our Victorian Law Week webinar …
Most people are aware that it’s illegal for a company to decide not to hire you based on your LGBTIQA+ identity. What some people may not realise though …
A thorough reference check could be your best defence against a bad hire, but be wary of legal pitfalls that could arise …
The Religious Discrimination Bill now has the support of the opposition following another controversial amendment, making it that much more likely to pass through the House of Representatives and into the Senate …
As Australia muddles through another wave of the pandemic, employees are reluctant to head back to the office full-time after years of working from home …
Trent Hancock is the Co-Founder and Principal Lawyer at Jewell Hancock Employment Lawyers, a law firm in Melbourne that provides specialised legal services to employees …
Unions are threatening to walk off the job unless employers give out elusive rapid antigen tests (RATs) free of charge …
A workplace tribunal has found a Queensland employer’s decision to reject a worker’s request to work remotely was “fair and reasonable” …
Internships can be a great way of giving you valuable experience in your industry and an opportunity to get your foot in the door with an employer …
After our readers put forward some of their most pressing COVID-19 vaccination mandate questions, we asked two lawyers to respond. Here’s what they said …
SPC is Australia’s first company to mandate vaccinations for staff, a decision chairman Hussein Rifai said is welcomed by all employees …
All hotel quarantine workers in Western Australia must now be vaccinated under the state government’s public health direction …
The Fair Work Act will be amended to allow employers to summarily dismiss perpetrators of sexual harassment in the workplace …
Partners at KPMG have reportedly voted to abolish the firm’s “expected” retirement age of 58 from July 1 this year …
There are a lot of disturbing details in the recent story about the alleged rape of Brittany Higgins in Parliament House …
As JobKeeper comes to an end next month, redundancies could be on the table for some organisations …
Whether or not employers have the ability to lawfully require employees to receive a coronavirus vaccination has been a hotly debated topic …
HRM asked a legal expert what employees can and can’t do with secret recording during workplace disputes …
Learn what age discrimination is and how you can mitigate it in the workplace or recruitment process from Andrew Jewell …
The NSW Premier said the state is considering a radical plan to allow venues like bars and restaurants to refuse entry to people who have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 …
With the job market starting to open up again, lots of candidates are on the move and starting new roles …
“As mandatory as you can possibly make it.” That was how Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison described …
Over the last six months, the federal government has been openly critical of the decisions of the Federal Court of Australia …
Earlier this week, the federal government unveiled the much-anticipated Fair Work Amendment (Supporting Australia’s Jobs and Economic Recovery) Bill 2020 in parliament …
On December 9, 2020, the federal government introduced the long-awaited Fair Work Amendment (Supporting Australia’s Jobs and Economic Recovery) Bill 2020 …
As an employment lawyer working predominantly for employees, I’ve seen the best and worst of recruitment practices around Australia …
Casual worker rights will be one of the biggest shake-ups under the coalition government’s hotly anticipated IR reforms bill …
Earlier this week, Qantas CEO Alan Joyce announced the airline would require international passengers to prove they had been vaccinated for COVID-19 …
Last week, Christian Porter urged employers across Australia to bring their employees back to the office as quickly as possible …
In the new normal, employers must ensure their fundamental WHS obligations are in line with evolving workplace environments and employee interactions …
Before you head to an interview, it’s important to be aware of the questions that recruiters and employers shouldn’t be asking you …
In the face of changing employment and workplace challenges, two former McDonald Murholme lawyers have started their own firm …
The ‘three warnings’ rule is one of the most common misconceptions in employment law. It simply does not exist…
Legal employers and employees must ensure they are fully on top of the varying obligations placed upon them in a marketplace after COVID-19…
Employers will have to be especially prudent about ensuring they uphold their workplace, health and safety obligations post-pandemic …
