Even experienced human resource professionals and practitioners can find it difficult to weigh up whether an employee’s misconduct is serious enough to justify dismissing an employee without providing for work during a notice period or payment in lieu of notice.

Some recent...

Employment lawyers are reporting substantial increases in the numbers of sexual harassment inquiries in the wake of #metoo, as more people come forward with allegations of sexual harassment and assault.

What does this mean for the workplace?

Employers may need to conduct...

We are pleased to confirm with you details of the upcoming Westlaw release scheduled for the 17th of May at 10pm (AEST).

We are pleased to confirm with you details of the upcoming Westlaw release scheduled for the 17th of May at 10pm (AEST).

Please be advised that Westlaw April 2018 release has had to be postponed and will be rescheduled. We will send a new communication out shortly, once the new release date is confirmed.

The Uniform Evidence Law Noticeboard is your definitive resource for evidence law news as it occurs. With rapid updating by respected barrister, Stephen J Odgers SC, the Noticeboard keeps you apprised of all of the latest legislative and case developments related to evidence law. For...

Since launching in Q4 last year, Workplace Complaints Tracker has expanded its scope.

The Tracker now includes decisions of the Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission dating back to 2014, as well as Federal Circuit Court of Australia decisions dating from 2017. In addition to...