Category: Industrial & Employment Law
Federal Court win in adverse action claim
In 2021, we successfully represented the CFMEU (QLD) in an adverse action claim against BM Alliance Coal Operations Pty Ltd. In January 2023, the Federal Court made an Order in favour of our client.
Volunteer workplace rights and obligations
Volunteers are not covered by any State or Federal employment awards or workplace agreements, however, they still have workplace rights that are protected in legislation.
Employee rights in workplace investigations
If you are told that you are under investigation in your workplace, you need to know your rights when facing a workplace investigation.
Worker awarded over $130,000 compensation after employer breach of employment contract
In a significant win, Hall Payne has secured over $130,000 in compensation for an engineer, with the Court determining there had been a breach of his employment contract.
Paid family and domestic violence leave entitlements from 2023
New paid family and domestic violence leave comes into effect on 1 February 2023 for employers with more than 15 employees and on 1 August 2023, for employers with less than 15 employees.
No remedy for mine workers who lost jobs after refusing to move interstate
A Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission has upheld the actions of a company which directed its employees to relocate interstate, or have their employment terminated.
Do I have to disclose an illness or disability to my employer?
If you’ve been diagnosed with a chronic illness, it’s important to understand your employment rights, including whether you need to tell your employer.
Employee rights to convert from casual to permanent employment
This article explores when an employer is required to make an offer of casual conversion and when an employee has a right to request conversion from casual employment to permanent employment.
Announcing your new role on social media may breach your employment contract
In this article, we take a brief look at restraint of trade clauses and a detailed look at non-solicitation clauses in your employment contract.
Changes to employee flexible work arrangements from June 2023
In late October 2022, the Federal Government introduced draft legislation that would strengthen a worker’s right to flexible work arrangements. On 6 June 2023, the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Act 2023 (Cth) came into effect.
Respect@Work Bill to strengthen sexual harassment prevention requirements in the workplace
The Australian Human Rights Commission "Respect@Work Report" made 55 recommendations focusing on preventing and addressing sexual harassment in the workplace.
Payment in lieu of notice period must be delivered before termination
A 2022 Federal Court decision confirms the act of employers making payment in lieu of notice to workers AFTER termination, is unlawful.