Are you aware of unfair dismissal rights for casual workers?

On 23 January 2020, the Fair Work Commission passed down a re-determination in the matter of Angele Chandler v Bed Bath N’ Table Pty Ltd, allowing for casual employees meeting certain criteria to have access to unfair dismissal remedies. Ms Chandler was employed as a...
Will strata by-laws be needed for your renovations?

Will strata by-laws be needed for your renovations?

What are by-laws in a strata plan? By-laws are a set of registered rules that governs a strata plan. By-laws contain rules on the expected behaviour of owners and their occupants, noise, vehicles, obstruction of common property, damage to lawns and plants on common...
How to deal with flexible working arrangements requests

How to deal with flexible working arrangements requests

Flexible working arrangements have been a source of discontent in some workplaces since the introduction of the Fair Work Act in 2009. At issue have been the extension of flexibility for family reasons to fathers as well as mothers, and possible disruptions to the...