WorkPac wins High Court 'double dipping' appeal
CONTRACT, CASUAL & CONTINGENT WORK
The High Court has unanimously upheld WorkPac's appeal against a ruling that a casual employee should have received permanent entitlements. » more »
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CONTRACT, CASUAL & CONTINGENT WORK
High Court puts end to casual turbulence and double-dipping claims
The High Court has put an end to the "turbulent" case law involving casual employment for the past few years, in overturning a ruling that a casual should have received permanent employee entitlements.
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Creative job ads must be more than "eye-catching"
"Creative" job ads are becoming increasingly common, but when stepping outside the box there are certain risks to be wary of, a specialist says. » more »
CONTRACT, CASUAL & CONTINGENT WORK
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What the WorkPac ruling means for employers
The High Court's WorkPac ruling ends employers' uncertainty over class actions and reinforces the importance of setting clear expectations when employing casuals, a workplace lawyer says. » more »
LEADERS & EXECUTIVES
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Webcast: Boosting leadership resilience for sustainable performance
With most sectors now driven by ever-increasing pressures, against a backdrop of constant change, employees' resilience, mental health and performance are languishing. Watch this webcast to understand the crucial role resilience plays in driving sustainable organisational performance. » more »
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Redundancy pay reduction unfair despite alternative employment
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Webcast brief: Employment contracts update
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Continuous service unbroken by resignation and re-employment
An employee's unfair dismissal claim can proceed after the Fair Work Commission found her resignation and subsequent re-employment as a casual five days later didn't break her continuous service. » more »
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