In Australia’s dynamic labour market, it is increasingly common for businesses to engage workers through various working arrangements. This may include labour hiring or independent...
The Albanese Labor Government has proposed a ban on non-compete clauses on a number of occasions. Most recently, a ban on non-compete clauses was announced...
An employee incentive scheme refers to payments or other benefits that an employer may provide to an employee that are in addition to the employee’s...
Recent changes to the Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986 (Cth) (AHRC Act) will see a major shift in how claims of discrimination are dealt...
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...
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...
In the recent decision of Tredders Investments Pty Ltd as trustee for Warren Tredrea Trust & v Channel 9 South Australia (No 3) [2024] FCA 233 (Tredders), the...
Protections against misleading and deceptive conduct form part of the general protections provided by Schedule 2 of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) (Australian...
Introduction The circumstances around dismissing visa holder employees is an issue often discussed by employees and employers. Many migrant workers in Australia hold visas that require...
The Fair Work Commission’s decision (Commission) in Feldschuh v Strong Room Technology Pty Ltd [2024] FWC 216 (Feldschuh v SRT) dealt with the issue of...