Category: Employment Law

Employee rights provide workers with protections and benefits that ensure fair and just treatment. We cannot overstate the importance of these rights. They serve as...

Employees can take comfort using a stress leave when work-related stress becomes too overwhelming. Work-related stress is a common problem in Australia, with many Australians...

Workplace issues can be a pain in the neck to deal with, but if you have an experienced employment lawyer who can provide you with...

Contract termination under common law is the process of ending a legal agreement between two or more parties. Contracts are an essential part of doing...

Unlawful discrimination in the workplace occurs when an employee receives unfair treatment based on their race, gender identity, age, religion or religious beliefs, national or...

The issue of employer withholding pay in Australia is not uncommon. While employers have an obligation to pay their employees on time and in full,...

Unpaid wages cause stress to employees. Accepting employment comes with an expectation that as an employee, you will get paid. When entering into any form...

Vicarious liability is a legal doctrine in Australia that holds one party responsible for the wrongful actions of another party. This is the case even...

An unfair dismissal claim arises when an employer dismisses an employee in a harsh, unjust, or unreasonable manner. The Fair Work Act 2009 governs laws relating to...

It's possible to avail long service leave NSW payout on resignation. However, this will depend on the number of years an employee has worked for...

Some employees may experience discrimination at work and may just put up with it or resign from their position. Discrimination typically occurs when a person...

Genuine redundancy occurs when an employer lawfully terminates a person's job since that role is no longer relevant. Employers may also conduct this if they...

Some employees may want to claim unfair dismissal payout if they’re wrongfully terminated in their workplace. This essentially means that an employer has treated an...

Employee poaching or job poaching is not new in workplaces. It happens when an employer solicits workers from other companies to work with them instead....

It’s only right for employers to conduct an employee background check in the recruitment process. Employers must ensure that they are not hiring someone who...

This article will discuss unfair employment contract terms and how employees can deal with such matters. Employers cannot force employees to sign away any of...