Published 9 September 2021 Introduction It has been almost two years since the initial COVID-19 outbreak occurred, and after months of intermittent lockdowns and restrictions in an attempt to slow or reduce its spread, both the Australian State and Federal Government have stated that the administration of COVID-19 vaccinations are the key to lifting these…
Podcast | Recruitment Insights
Published 30 August 2021 Following our recent newsletter Discrimination in Recruitment, today we are joined by Lizzy Boots, Managing Director of Boots & All Consulting, for some practical recruitment insights. We also give our take on “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” of employment law, and review “Legally Blonde” … not some of the…
Podcast | Gig Economy Update
Published 12 August 2021 In this lockdown edition of our podcast, we discuss the recent ground breaking Fair Work Commission Deliveroo decision, as well as Menulog’s adaptation of their engagement model and their application for a new Modern Award. Stay with us at the end for our new segments, “The Good, the Bad and the…
Discrimination in Recruitment
Published 30 July 2021 Under state and federal anti-discrimination legislation, it is unlawful to discriminate against a person on the basis of their age, sex, race, disability, marital or relationship status or carer’s responsibilities. This extends to circumstances where an employer makes a decision as to what candidate should be offered a role, or what…
Podcast | Termination of Employment
Published 11 May 2021 In this podcast, we expand on our recent e-Publication “Termination of Employment: A Lawful and Ethical Approach”, where we look to respond to questions and general commentary around the process and considerations when looking to terminate an employee’s employment. This month’s focus is on Part A of the publication; terminating employment…
Casual employee’s dismissal held to be unfair despite them not complying with company policies
Published 24 March 2021 Angele Chandler v Bed Bath N’ Table [2020] FWC 3706 (13 August 2020) A casual employee recorded conversations between herself and her managers without their knowledge or consent. The Court held that while the unauthorised recordings were a valid reason for dismissal, the employer did not know about the recordings at…