Published 27 June 2025 In this episode, the team dive into the transformative changes to independent contracting in Australia under Section 15AA of the Fair Work Act, effective from 26 August 2024. The new law introduces a statutory definition of employment, shifting the focus from written contracts to the real substance and practical reality of […]
Published 27 August 2024 In this episode the team address two aspects of the ‘closing the loopholes’ legislation: the new ‘right to disconnect’ as well as changes to casual employment. We also reintroduce ‘the good, the bad and the ugly’, our current affairs segment, which addresses interesting recent cases in the employment and industrial law […]
Published 23 December 2022 In this final edition for 2022, we discuss the recent legislative changes to the Fair Work Act and Anti-Discrimination laws, that the new Government has brought in as part of their election promises. We are also joined again by Samantha Mangwana of Shine Lawyers, who shares her insights into the amendments […]
Published 26 October 2022 An employment contract is an integral part of the employment relationship. Contracts can exist in a non-written form, however the purpose of a written contract is to define the terms of what is being agreed, to avoid things getting lost in translation, or over time, forgotten. In this first episode of […]
Published 29 September 2022 In this episode of our podcast, we are honoured to be joined by Samantha Mangwana of Shine Lawyers. Samantha leads the Executive Employment and Partnership practice, and is a recognised expert on employment and discrimination law issues. Samantha shares with the team some of her experiences from before, during, and after, the […]
Published 23 September 2022 As the weather starts to warm up and we approach the final quarter of the year, party season will be soon upon us. End of year parties can be great for team engagement, and as a celebration of the year’s success, however they can also be fraught with legal risk for […]