HR

The Fair Work Commission Full Bench (FWCFB) has quashed a finding that a rider of Deliveroo, Mr Franco, was an employee rather than an independent contractor. Therefore, Mr Franco is not protected from unfair dismissal. This decision comes after the High Court affirmed earlier this year in Personnel Contracting and…

In a recent decision, the Fair Work Commission Full Bench (FWCFB), in considering the meaning of “dismissal” under section 386 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act), has found that a 10% salary reduction did not amount to a dismissal. Following an investigation into allegations of misconduct, NSW…

This week the Morrison Government has introduced into Parliament the Religious Discrimination Bill 2021 (Cth) (Bill) . The Bill seeks to make it unlawful to discriminate against a person on the ground of religious belief or activity in various areas of public life, including work, education, access to premises and…

In this recent webinar, Erin Lynch, Employment Partner, discussed the key themes for workplaces as we return back to "normal" and 2021 comes to an end. Erin addressed the following topics: vaccinations; returning to the "workplace"; key workplace decisions; changes to sexual harassment laws; casual conversion terms in modern awards;…

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…