Employment

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…

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…

Join, Erin Lynch, where she will discuss the hot topics for the next 12 months in the workplace. Erin will address the following topics: Changes to minimum wages; Employees and contractors; Sexual harassment; Workplace flexibility; and Changes to modern awards. https://youtu.be/o3a8RwktZU0

The Applicant, Ms Ajax, made an application to the Fair Work Commission (Commission) for an unfair dismissal remedy. Prior to being dismissed on 1 July 2020, she worked on a full-time basis for the Respondent, Credit Union Australia Ltd (CUA), as a Customer Service Specialist. As part of her position, Ms…