02 Jun HR LAW NEWSLETTER – MAY 2026
In the May 2026 HR Law Newsletter, we provide an overview of key workplace law developments, including the Fair Work Commission’s triennial review of protected action ballot agents, updates to...
Unfair Dismissal Tag
07 Aug Case Brief: High Court Confirms Redundancy Obligations in Recent Decision
In the recent landmark decision of Helensburgh Coal Pty Ltd v Bartley [2025] HCA 29 (6 August 2025), the High Court of Australia (“HCA”) upheld the Fair Work Commission’s (“FWC”) finding that...
03 Jul THERE ARE NO CRITERIA FOR HARSHNESS IN DISMISSAL MATTERS
The full bench of the Fair Work Commission (“Commission”) recently confirmed that whilst there are certain matters that will be taken into account when determining whether a dismissal is unfair,...
31 Oct THINGS EMPLOYERS NEED TO BE MINDFUL OF WHEN ENTERING INTO A DEED OF RELEASE
Entering into a deed of release with an employee can be an effective means of settling and protecting yourself from employee claims, however, employers need to be aware of the...
29 Jun HIGH INCOME THRESHOLD INCREASE EFFECTIVE 1 JULY 2017
Do you employ employees paid over the high income threshold? Do your contracts contain a guarantee of annual earnings? If so, you need to be aware of the increase to...
31 Mar FULL FEDERAL COURT RULES EMPLOYER COULD DIRECT EMPLOYEE TO ATTEND MEDICAL APPOINTMENT
The Full Bench of the Federal Court in Grant v BHP Coal Pty Ltd [2017] FCAFC 42, has upheld an employer’s decision to dismiss an employee who refused to attend...
19 Dec December Firm Update – The Three Big Issues from 2016
Its Christmas time! That means 2017 is nearly here, which means it is time to reflect on the year that was. So the team at HR Law have looked back...