Implementing dismissals because of job redundancies

Implementing dismissals because of job redundancies requires careful navigation of legislative, contractual, and procedural obligations. This guidance note offers expert insights into the complexities employers face when managing redundancies, highlighting critical legal considerations and compliance requirements. It is essential reading for practitioners seeking to mitigate risk and ensure lawful termination processes...

How to effectively manage the redundancy process

This expert guidance note delivers critical insights into managing the redundancy process, a key area for employers facing workforce restructuring under Australian employment law. It outlines the legal framework and practical considerations that companies must address to navigate redundancies compliantly and strategically. Topics Covered Selection pools and assessment of criteria for redundancy Requirement to...

What are redundancy pay entitlements under the NES?

The National Employment Standards (NES) establish key statutory redundancy pay entitlements that apply to most national system employees under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth). This guidance note provides authoritative insight into the complex interplay between NES provisions, employment contracts, awards, and state legislation. It outlines critical aspects employers and practitioners must consider to navigate redundancy...

Independent contractors

The guidance note on independent contractors provides authoritative insights into the complex legal framework governing contractor relationships in Australia. It clarifies distinctions between contractors and employees, highlighting critical implications under the Employee/independent contractor distinction and the Comparison of rights and obligations of employees and independent contractors. The note also explores the...

Gig workers

The gig economy represents a transformative shift in modern labour arrangements, where digital platforms connect service providers with consumers under complex contractual frameworks. This guidance note explores the evolving legal landscape surrounding gig workers in Australia, focusing on the critical distinctions between contractor and employee status, and the regulatory and judicial responses shaping this sector. ...

Casual employment

This detailed legal guidance note explores the complexities of casual employment under Australian law, focusing on the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) and recent legislative amendments. It addresses the statutory definition of casual employees, the implications of the High Court’s decision in WorkPac Pty Ltd v Rossato , and the evolving framework surrounding casual conversion rights and entitlements. Employers and practitioners...

What is the meaning of a dismissal because of “redundancy”?

The concept of redundancy dismissal is a critical element in employment law, often determining the outcome of industrial disputes and claims. This guidance note explores the nuanced legal interpretations of “redundancy” within Australian law, focusing on its application under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) and related industrial instruments. Topics Covered What happens in the case of a genuine redundancy...

What are the prohibited grounds of discrimination?

This comprehensive guidance note provides an expert overview of the prohibited grounds of discrimination under federal, state, and territory legislation in Australia. It clarifies key concepts such as protected grounds or attributes and details the scope of unlawful discrimination across jurisdictions. Practitioners must understand the nuances and jurisdictional variations to effectively navigate complaints and compliance...