employee relations

First Right to Disconnect case raises eyebrows, but not precedents

The first of what may well be many employment disputes pertaining to the Right to Disconnect has caught the attention...

10 June 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

NSW workers’ compensation reform robs workers on their knees

The NSW government’s recently floated workers’ compensation reforms do not support injured workers and, instead,...

03 April 2025

By Sarah Hunt

'Game of bluff’ with non-compete clauses is over for employers

With the Albanese government announcing the banning of non-compete clauses in budget 2025, employers can no longer bind...

27 March 2025

By Kace O'Neill

Recent judicial decisions could have ‘significant’ implications for employers

“Conflicting” judicial decisions around section 323 of the Fair Work Act could have “significant” impacts on...

18 March 2025

By Kace O'Neill

The rise of knife crime and the reasonable foreseeability of employers

Recent horrific attacks have raised questions about whether an employer can be liable for random acts of violence,...

23 January 2025

By Candice Heisler

Firms have potential liability for workers’ compensation claims for WFH staff

This year, we are likely to see increased debate and possibly case law on employees’ right to work from home. As...

23 January 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

Former Nine reporter reaches settlement over sexual discrimination claim

Former Today television reporter Airlie Walsh has reached a confidential settlement of her Federal Court sex...

23 January 2025

By Kace O'Neill

Right to Disconnect: Feasible or fantasy for lawyers?

The “Right to Disconnect” law throws a curveball at law firms, forcing them to rethink how they operate. But it’s...

24 September 2024

By Evana Diep

‘Critical role’ of jurors stressed in Local Court ruling

A recent Local Court decision in NSW has reminded employers of their obligations to staff members who are summoned for...

02 September 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

Why compliance culture ‘isn’t the best way’ to address non-compliance

Compliance leaders often prioritise cultivating an ethical work environment to enhance employee conduct. However, a...

23 April 2024

By Grace Robbie

Why regular check-ins are important for boutiques

Regularly checking in with your team is important for both their wellbeing and professional success — but for firm...

29 June 2023

By Lauren Croft

Should employers pay for lawyers’ utilities bills?

The mainstreaming of remote and flexible working arrangements begs the question: should legal employers contribute...

23 November 2021

By Jerome Doraisamy

COVID-19 has ‘fundamentally changed’ Australia’s workplace landscape

Whilst the employment market was hit hard by COVID-19 at first, it has bounced back stronger and more resilient than...

23 November 2021

By Lauren Croft

‘Fundamental reform’ is needed in Australia’s industrial relations system

The pandemic has brought a variety of employment issues to the surface, according to executive director of the...

04 November 2021

By Lauren Croft