Workplace Relations

Posted on May 21, 2015

An employee had her sex discrimination claim thrown out by the Federal Circuit Court of Australia and was ordered to pay her employer’s…

Posted on May 07, 2015

In Felton v BHP Billiton Pty Ltd [2015] FWC 1838, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) upheld an employer’s decision to dismiss an employee who…

Posted on April 23, 2015

In Nesbitt v Dragon Mountain Gold Limited [2015] FWC 779, Ms Nesbitt had been employed as an Office Administrator/Bookkeeper since 17…

Posted on April 16, 2015

Employers will be aware that the Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (WHS Act) commenced operation in South Australia on 1 January 2013.…

Posted on April 09, 2015

Samaras v BoysTown [2015] FWC 1762 concerned the dismissal of an employee who forged 13 client signatures and failed to disclose same…

Posted on March 19, 2015

In Sharp v BCS Infrastructure Support Pty Limited [2015] FWCFB 1033, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) confirmed an employer’s decision to…

Posted on February 26, 2015

A recent decision of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia (FCCA) demonstrates that the days of employers adopting a lax approach to work…

Posted on February 12, 2015

We have previously written about the Fair Work Commission's (FWC) relatively new anti-bullying jurisdiction which commenced on 1 January…

Posted on January 29, 2015

In The Director of the Fair Work Building Industry Inspectorate v Robko Construction Pty Ltd & Anor [2014] FCCA 2257, yet another…

Posted on December 11, 2014

If it hasn't already been held, then surely your work Christmas party is just around the corner. While it’s an opportunity for employees to…