The Fair Work Commission has made recommendations – but stopped short of orders – after an employee lodged a dispute about his right to convert from casual to permanent employment.
Australia's "far too complicated" industrial relations system requires numerous changes to afford both employers and employees more flexibility, an employer group says.
Many organisations will take comfort in the High Court's finding that written agreements are the determining factor in whether a worker is an employee or contractor, but this doesn't mean they can become complacent, a lawyer warns.
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It was "impossible to conclude" that a worker was a contractor rather than an employee, the High Court has found in one of two rulings with important ramifications for all employers.
Two High Court rulings have emphasised the importance of contractual rights and obligations when determining whether a worker is an employee or independent contractor.
A labour hire company has been ordered to compensate a retrenched worker after the Fair Work Commission found its consultation failures made his dismissal unfair.
The past year's unfair dismissal rulings have highlighted new challenges facing employers, while providing important insights and lessons. Watch this webcast to understand what lies ahead in this jurisdiction.
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