Are Your Offshore Contractors Actually Employees and Therefore Protected by the Fair Work Act?
Many Australian businesses rely on offshore contractors for administrative or professional services. But are you sure your contractors are considered ...
Clock’s Ticking: Getting Ready for the Changes to the Franchising Code
Change is now part of the franchising landscape. The new Franchising Code of Conduct came into force on 1 April 2025, but several of the reforms that ...
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Set-Off Clauses and the Importance of Record Keeping: Insights from FWO v Woolworths Group Ltd and Ors [2025] FCA 1092
The Federal Court’s decision in Fair Work Ombudsman v Woolworths Group Ltd and Ors [2025] FCA 1092 provides critical guidance on the operation of set-...
What is ‘Without Prejudice’?
The term ‘without prejudice’ is often used and frequently misapplied.In the context of litigation, ‘without prejudice’ communications are inadmissible...
Employee Records - Meeting Your Obligations
Under the Fair Work Act 2009 and Fair Work Regulations 2009, employers must maintain accurate employee records and retain these records for a minimum ...
Are You Sure You’re Meeting Your Award Obligations?
Awards set minimum pay rates, conditions and entitlements such as overtime, allowances and leave loading.Many employers mistakenly believe that paying...
High Court Considers the Reasonableness of Redeployment in the Context of Genuine Redundancy
Can an employer make workers redundant while continuing to use contractors for the same work?The High Court has held that the Fair Work Commission (FW...
Queensland’s Property Law Act 2023 Now in Effect: What It Means for You
On 1 August 2025, the Property Law Act 2023 (Qld) officially came into effect, replacing the 1974 legislation and bringing one of the most substantial...