Employment Law Blogs
The FWC has confirmed a 3.5% increase to the National Minimum Wage and modern award minimum wages, effective from the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2025.
The Payday Super reform, introduced as part of the 2023/24 Federal Budget under Australia’s Securing Australians’ Superannuation Package, represents a shift in how Superannuation
In every industry and at every level, sexual harassment is unlawful and harmful to workers. It is often an abuse of power and is enabled by systemic risk factors
Australian workplace laws provide basic protection and entitlements for all workers in Australia, including workers from overseas such as international students and temporary
In Muza v Costco Wholesale Australia Pty Ltd (2025), an employee challenged his dismissal after his visa expired, claiming it was unfair. Costco, which employs many visa holders,
South Australia has new industrial manslaughter laws commencing 1 July 2024. Under the new regime, individual employers face up to 20 years in prison and corporate employers face
An employee or independent contractor may be eligible to make a general protections claim if ‘adverse action’ has been taken against them because they were exercising a
Given Australia’s shortage of skilled trades and numerous other occupations, employing foreign workers may be attractive to employers. However, before embarking on such an
The Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) does not mandate written contracts but does require employers to meet specific minimum employment standards. For example, employers must comply with the
An employee’s final pay comprises several components to be calculated at the time of termination, including wages, overtime, penalty rates, leave entitlements, bonuses, and
Unfair dismissal is when an employee is dismissed from their job in a harsh, unjust or unreasonable manner. Unlike an employee, a contractor is a person who
A casual employee may claim for unfair dismissal provided they worked on a ‘regular and systemic’ basis with a reasonable expectation of their employment continuing.