Sex Discrimination in the Workplace: Case Example
Discrimination on the basis of sex is a significant focus of Australian anti-discrimination law. The Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth) (SD Act) is the primary...
14 August, 2025
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Notice of Termination and Reasonable Notice
Employers must give employees a minimum amount of notice before terminating them. This obligation arises from the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (Act). In another context,...
08 August, 2025
What is a Backdoor Restraint in an Employment Agreement?
A backdoor restraint refers to a restraint of trade clause that is not easily identifiable in an employment agreement. Employees can easily overlook and miss a...
25 July, 2024
Drafting and Enforcing Post-Employment Restraints for Cross-Border Employers
Post-employment restraints are used by employers to protect the employer’s business interests. Their aim should be to prevent former employees engaging in conduct that might...
21 May, 2024
UNFAIR DISMISSAL: Overview
An employee generally has the right to pursue an unfair dismissal claim under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) if one of the following applies: ...
28 January, 2017
REDUNDANCY: GENERAL INFORMATION
Redundancy: Is a situation of redundancy when: the employment is terminated, at the employer’s initiative, because the employer no longer requires the job done by...
17 January, 2017