by Greg Arnold | Nov 29, 2024 | Uncategorized
BHP appeal to High Court unsuccessful. Earlier this year we reported on the outcome of a Federal Court case where it was held that a BHP labour supplier had breached the NES obligations under s114 of the Fair Work Act by unreasonably requiring up to 85 production...
by Greg Arnold | Feb 16, 2022 | Uncategorized
The question as to whether a worker is an employee or contractor has been a source of consternation for decades. However, last week the High Court has now provided some clarity to the question and much-needed guidance on this thorny issue in two court cases. The 2...
by Greg Arnold | Oct 13, 2021 | Uncategorized
We are often asked by our clients the question – Can an employer ask potential employees about their medical history during a job interview? The question then begs, is it grounds for termination if the employer then later discovers they didn’t disclose a...
by Greg Arnold | Aug 14, 2020 | Uncategorized
A Win for Common Sense The High Court has issued its determination in the contentious sick leave matter that was initially decided by the Federal Court last year (the “Mondelez” or “Cadbury” case). The High Court (4-1 in favour) overruled the decision of the Full...
