Employment

Erin Lynch, Employment Partner at Vincent Young Lawyers recently presented a webinar on Sexual Harassment in the Workplace. Erin, covered the following topics: The definition of sexual harassment. Statistics. Key recommendations for employers. Legislative changes including the Fair Work Act and Sex Discrimination Act. The impact for employers and the…

Discrimination takes many forms. When we think about “age discrimination”, discrimination against "older" workers is generally the first thing that comes to our mind. However, the reality is that young people are also subject to this type of discrimination. In the workplace, older and younger workers experience ageism and discrimination…

Erin Lynch, Employment Partner at Vincent Young Lawyers recently presented a webinar on Employees and Independent Contractors. Erin, covered the following topics: What’s the difference between an employee and contractor? The impact on modern workplace relationships What happens if you get it wrong Practical tips for navigating these issues Download…

Join Erin Lynch as she discusses how to manage employees' performance and, if appropriate, termination of employment. Erin will be addressing the following topics: performance management vs performance reviews; performance management and bullying; performance management in a remote context; the responsibilities of managers; termination of employment; legal risks; and practical…

The High Court of Australia (HCA) has determined in the case of WorkPac Pty Ltd v Rossato HCA 23, that a long-term employee Mr Rossato was a casual employee. The HCA has unanimously found that Mr Rossato was a casual employee, and that casual employees are those with no “firm…

In a case involving Mondelez (Company), the Fair Work Commission (FWC) has found that an employee who was engaged in eight maximum term contracts over two and half years, was not dismissed by the Company, but rather the employment relationship came to an end as a result of the effluxion…

Last week, it was decided in the National Cabinet that residential workers in the aged care sector will be mandated to get the COVID-19 vaccine to remain employed. The Federal Government will require that at least the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine be administered by mid-September. We anticipate that…

Yesterday, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) handed down its decision as part of its annual wage review announcing an increase of 2.5% to the national minimum wage and the minimum wage rates in modern awards. From the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2021, the national minimum…