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Employment law and labour law articles and thought leadership, podcasts, videos and webinars from expert sources across the legal world. Explore articles covering topics such as Discrimination, Employee Benefits and Compensation, Health and Safety, Unfair/Wrongful Dismissal, Whistleblowing, Employment Rights, Outsourcing and Redundancy.

Unfair contract claims – and the gig economy

The expanded Unfair Contract Terms regime now extends to gig workers, with a test case against Uber set to shape its application.

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Carroll & O'Dea

Contractor or Employee: Why Is It Important to Understand the Difference?

This article will explain the differences between employees and contractors, helping you avoid tax and legal risks.

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LegalVision

One year on: lessons for employers from the Closing Loopholes legislation

A year since many of the changes from the Closing Loopholes legislation came in effect, here are the key takeaways for employers.

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Cooper Grace Ward

Employees over contractors: the redeployment preference?

Under the FW Act, a dismissal will not be unfair if the dismissal is a case of genuine redundancy.

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Bartier Perry

Federal Court ruling limits use of set-off clauses for annual salaries of award-covered employees

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Gilchrist Connell

Federal Court Decision Limits Effective Use of Set-Off in Contractual Annual Salary Arrangements

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Swaab

Employment Law In Australia - An Overview

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Lewis Silkin

"By poaching our clients after he left, he breached the restraint clause in his employment contract" – which case won?

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Stacks Law Firm

Exactly what is employment law? Piecing together the employment law jigsaw puzzle

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Stacks Law Firm

No employment, No liability: The NSWCA on foster carers and vicarious responsibility

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Gilchrist Connell

Twist of fate: A painful lesson in liability

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Barry Nilsson

NSW Court of Appeal finds Uber liable for $81m Payroll Tax Assessment

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Pointon Partners

Legal Considerations for Engaging Overseas Contractors vs. Local Contractors

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LegalVision

Safety-net Changes For Degree-qualified Workers: When Something You Didn't Know About Can Hurt You

Australia Employment

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Piper Alderman

Blockchain Bites: Blockchain Bites: ASIC Corporate Plan backs tokenisation work; Tokenised Funds move closer to launch with Cayman Consultation; Project Acacia: Australia's leap into tokenised finance

Australia Technology

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Piper Alderman

Keeping Up With ESG In Australia – August 2025

Australia Environment

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Skilled Visa Salary Thresholds To Increase To 4.6% From 1 July 2025

Australia Immigration

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Interstaff Immigration Agency

Immigration And Australian Federal Election Campaign Promises

Australia Immigration

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Interstaff Immigration Agency

New road rules and driving offences come into effect across Australia

Australia Transport

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Sydney Criminal Lawyers

Excessive Hours And Other Breaches See Employer Ordered To Pay Over $59,000 Compensation And Penalties

Australian Institute has found that on average, employees are completing 3.6 hours of unpaid overtime a week.

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Hall Payne Lawyers

Dismissal Decisions And Mental Health Issues – What Do You Need To Be Aware Of As An Employer?

Dismissal decisions can also become particularly sensitive where the employee concerned is also dealing with mental health issues.

Australia Employment

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Pointon Partners

What Happens if a Sponsored Employee Resigns?

What employers need to know and do if a sponsored employee resigns or departs earlier than expected.

Australia Immigration

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Roam Migration Law

Federal Court confirms reasonable notice term may be implied into employment contracts

Courts may imply reasonable notice of termination if no written employment contract exists.

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Piper Alderman

From contractor to employee – the Federal Court reaffirms employment status and brings to light the implied term of reasonable notice.

Australia Employment

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Bartier Perry

Australia's Workplace Thresholds And Limits For The New Financial Year

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Ius Laboris

Employee sues for $780k after alleged breach of Right to Disconnect

Australia Employment

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Pointon Partners

FWC says fighting in the workplace can be justified

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Kennedys

Coldplay controversy exposes HR vulnerability in leadership relationships

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Swaab

Michael Byrnes appeared on Breakfast with Tim Webster on 2SM on 23 July 2025 to discuss workplace relationships and that Coldplay concert

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Swaab

7 Common Questions About Workplace Relationships

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Swaab

Can my employer dismiss me over a social media post?

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Jewell Hancock

Employment law, litigation: High Court expands scope for damages in termination cases: Elisha v Vision Australia Ltd

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McCarthy Durie Lawyers

When Do I Need To Pay Termination Entitlements?

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Coleman Greig Lawyers

7 Common Questions About Workplace Relationships

A legal expert answers common questions about managing relationships between employees.

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Swaab

Can my employer dismiss me over a social media post?

Most workplaces have Social Media policies, outlining expectations for online behaviour - both during and outside of work hours.

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Jewell Hancock

Employment law, litigation: High Court expands scope for damages in termination cases: Elisha v Vision Australia Ltd

The High Court ruled employees can claim damages for psychiatric harm from contract breaches in dismissal processes.

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McCarthy Durie Lawyers

When Do I Need To Pay Termination Entitlements?

This decision is a timely reminder that termination entitlements must be paid in full on the employee's final day.

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Coleman Greig Lawyers

No clause, no comfort: Court reinforces implied notice obligations for employers

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Holding Redlich

See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil: NCAT dismisses disability discrimination complaint because applicant failed to disclose disability

Employers to ensure that not only are there adequate systems in place to report workplace incidents.

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Barry Nilsson

Medical examinations and lawful directions reaffirmed: when non-compliance constitutes serious misconduct

Ability of employers to direct employees to undergo medical examinations and clarifies when employee refusal can amount to serious misconduct.

Australia Employment

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Cooper Grace Ward

Big win – first time father entitled to paid parental leave as primary carer

Paid parental leave offers benefits for both parents and children, including improved health outcomes, increased bonding time, and greater gender equality in the workplace and at home.

Australia Employment

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Hall Payne Lawyers

Portable Long Service Leave Scheme To Commence In The New South Wales Community Services Industry

The NSW Government has recently introduced a portable long service leave (LSL) scheme for the community services industry (Scheme) which will be administered by the Long Service Corporation (LSC).

Australia Employment

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Workplace surveillance could be changing – what do employers need to know?

Australia Employment

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Holding Redlich

Victorian workplace surveillance and privacy reforms on the horizon

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Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Important Workplace Relations Changes Effective 1 July 2025

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Swaab

Why early workforce planning is crucial for renewable energy projects

Australia Employment

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Holding Redlich

What Today's Employees Really Want: Updating Your Business Offering for 2025

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Worrells

When is it appropriate to suspend an employee from work?

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Wynn Williams Lawyers

Flexible working arrangements – lessons for employers responding to employee requests

Australia Employment

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Cooper Grace Ward

HR Leaders – Vulnerable and Exposed

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McCabes

3.5% minimum wage increase from 1 July 2025

Australia Employment

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Avant Law

Minimum Wage To Increase To $948.00 Per Week From 1 July 2025

Australia Employment

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Cooper Grace Ward

Employment Law Compliance In The Food And Hospitality Industry

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LegalVision

Key Updates: Employment Law Wrap-Up

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Avant Law

Political expression and workplace protections – defining the boundaries

Australia Employment

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Holding Redlich

Holding the Reins: Employer Responsible for Aggravated Psychological Condition

Australia Employment

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Carroll & O'Dea

Employment Law: Wage Theft

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HHG Legal Group

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Michael Byrnes appeared on Breakfast with Tim Webster on 2SM on 23 July 2025 to discuss workplace relationships and that Coldplay concert

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Swaab

Employment Relations Podcast #42 – What could the proposed ban on "non-competes" mean for Australian employers?

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Piper Alderman

Key updates: new workplace laws

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Avant Law

What is the distinction between employees and contractors?

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Cooper Grace Ward

It Depends – Do I need to pay compulsory superannuation to my contractors?

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Cooper Grace Ward

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