In a recent decision on 6 May 2022, the Federal Court has held that an employer contravened the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) ("the Act") after requiring its employee to work unreasonable hours in excess of 38 hours per week in contrav...

The NSW Government has extended the protections afforded to commercial and retail lessees in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, with some important changes. Under the new Retail and Other Commercial Leases (Covid-19) Regulation...

In another unsuccessful claim by a vaccination refuser, the Fair Work Commission has found that an employee's employment was validly terminated on the ground that she was unable to meet the inherent requirements of her job – Isa...

In its first two decisions of 2022 the High Court has delivered a watershed moment for the Australian employment and industrial relations landscape. In Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union v Personnel Contract...

As we emerge out of covid lockdowns and return to the workplace, many employers will be turning their minds to how they can maintain a covid-safe environment for their employees. Requiring employees to be fully vaccinated against ...

If you fall ill (whether by COVID-19 or otherwise) during a period of scheduled annual leave, it's possible to swap out your annual leave for paid personal leave. Rather than having to endure a wasted period of annual leave, the F...