No obligation to allow union entry to premises to hold discussions before or after work
The Fair Work Commission (Commission) has followed a strict approach to the construction of provisions enabling union right of entry…
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Progress towards modernised workplace laws for the resources and major hazards facilities sectors in Western Australia
The Consultation Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS) on the proposed Work Health Safety (Resources and Major Hazards) Regulations (model WHS Regulations)…
Employee or Independent Contractor – no simple answer
The distinction between whether a worker is, at law, an independent contractor or an employee is often unclear. However, the…
High Income Threshold
A number of employment related financial thresholds are indexed annually each 1 July. Below is a summary of some important…
Progress toward modernised workplace laws in Western Australia
The discussion paper on the model Work Health and Safety Regulations (model WHS Regulations) for Western Australia (WA) was released…
FWC upholds procedurally flawed summary dismissal for safety breach in high-risk workplace
In Hafer v Ensign Australia Pty Ltd [2016] FWC 990 (“Hafer“) the Fair Work Commission has confirmed that breaches of Work Health…