Employment law

Class action lawsuit launched against Bupa Aged Care

Class action lawsuit launched against Bupa Aged Care

It's alleged the company failed to provide minimum levels of acceptable care

'Hiring whilst firing': What constitutes a 'genuine' redundancy?

'Hiring whilst firing': What constitutes a 'genuine' redundancy?

FWC ruling spotlights risks of hiring during redundancy – and why procedural fairness must go beyond checklist, says lawyer

Resignation during a mental health episode: Is it valid?

Resignation during a mental health episode: Is it valid?

Worker quits during 'mental confusion' and distress, FWC examines validity

Worker autonomy central to employment classification decision by FWC

Worker autonomy central to employment classification decision by FWC

Recent case examines what truly defines an employee-employer relationship

Victoria court clarifies industries covered in portable long service leave

Victoria court clarifies industries covered in portable long service leave

Rulings may mean businesses across state owe millions in long service leave entitlements

Forced to resign? Assistant claims she had no choice after workplace confrontation

Forced to resign? Assistant claims she had no choice after workplace confrontation

What employers and employees need to know about quitting vs being forced out