Employee or Sub-Contractor? The High Court Speaks
Whether you are an employee or sub-contractor, the distinction is important and can have significant legal consequences. Andersons' Employment and Industrial Law Special Counsel...
What the end of COVID-19 mandates mean for employers
Last week's announcement that vaccine mandates were to end in the schools and transport sectors has raised many questions for employers. Margaret Kaukas, Employment Law Special...
Can I Claim Paid Leave if I’m Forced to Isolate as a ‘Close Contact’?
With COVID-19 racing through the community, more and more people are being required to isolate as ‘close contact’ of a COVID-19 positive person. If you can't work remotely, can...
An Update On Unfair Dismissal Cases Relating To Refusal of COVID-19 Vaccination in the Workplace
The Fair Work Commission recently handed down the first unfair dismissal decision involving the COVID-19 vaccination. Andersons Employment Law expert Margaret Kaukas provides an...
COVID-19 Vaccine: Can my employer mandate or enforce a vaccine?
Andersons Employment Law specialist Margaret Kaukas considers this question in this article and provides expert opinion on whether an employer can mandate or enforce a vaccine.
COVID-19 Vaccine: Can my employer enforce a vaccine?
As COVID-19 vaccinations are rolled out throughout Australia, a critical point in question is whether or not an employer can force an employee to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
International Workers Memorial Day 2020
Approximately 1 million workers die each year because of injuries or diseases associated with the workplace. We commemorate those who have lost their lives in workplace accidents.
Toyota Manager fired for breach of contract
Mr Sherry had worked for Toyota for just shy of 20 years and was terminated 1 day before he was entitled to receive $379,268 for redundancy pay. What happened?
Working in hot conditions - what are your workers rights?
With the summer months now upon us, its important that you and your workplace are well equipped to face hot conditions. If you do suffer an injury as a result of heat exposure,...
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