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Liability of Franchisors for Underpayments by Franchisees
In the recent decision of Bakers Delight Holdings Ltd v Fair Work Ombudsman [2025] FCAFC 144 (the Decision), the Federal Court of Australia (the Court)
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Victorian Government to Legislate NDA Ban
The Allen Labor Government has introduced the Restricting Non-Disclosure Agreements (Sexual Harassment at Work) Bill 2025 (the Bill) to the Victorian Parliament. The Bill seeks
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$150,000 Penalty for Unlawful Dismissal
A tribunal in Queensland has awarded a sexually harassed and assaulted worker $140,000 in damages. The worker was employed by Oishi Teppanyaki & Café Pty
Post-Employment Restraints in Australia: A Guide for Employers & Employees
What are post-employment restraints? Post-employment restraints are provisions found in employment agreements which seek to restrict former employees following the termination of their employment, including
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Unfair Dismissal vs General Protections: A Practical Overview
Employees who have been dismissed from their employment may have legal options available to challenge that decision, two of the most common avenues, being Unfair
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What Does An Employment Lawyer Do?
Employment law is more than just rules and regulations; it protects rights, defines responsibilities and helps resolve workplace conflict. Whether you’re an employee, contractor, HR
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Mental Health Break Defeats Deactivation Claim
In the recent decision of Priyansh Singh Panwar v Portier Pacific Pty Ltd [2025] FWC 1578 (the Decision) the Fair Work Commission (the FWC) has
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Zero WFH; No Basis for Rejecting Alternative Suitable Position
In the recent decision of Mater Misericordiae Ltd Trading AS Mater v Robyn Tyler [2025] FWC 1396 (the Decision), the Fair Work Commission (the FWC)
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Victorian Parliamentary Inquiry Recommends Further Restrictions on Workplace Surveillance
A parliamentary inquiry by the Economy and Infrastructure Committee (the Committee) led by Labor MP Alison Marchant (the Inquiry) has found that laws governing workplace
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What is Employment Discrimination in Australia?
Employment Discrimination in Australia Employment discrimination occurs when an individual is treated unfairly in the workplace due to personal attributes such as race, sex, age,
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6-Months Of Continuous Service Required for FWC To Exercise New Powers for Gig Economy Workers
The Fair Work Commission (the FWC) have exercised new powers to deal with disputes regarding gig economy workers and ‘unfair deactivation’ in the recent decision
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Law Firm Referred to Fair Work Ombudsman for Unauthorised Deductions from Employee Wages
In the recent decision of Renee Passmore v The Trustee for The CBC Lawyers Unit Trust, Sandra Clive [2025] FWC 575 (the Decision) the Fair