Insights

From 1 July 2015 the following increases to wage rates and various annually indexed rates will apply.

A short briefing on some interesting case results of Feb-March 2015

A decision of the Supreme Court of Victoria made on 26 June 2013. The case concerns a successful application for damages for pain and suffering and pecuniary loss suffered by an applicant because of psychiatric injury at work. The case highlights a further avenue that can be taken by employees and the practical steps that should be taken by employers to avoid and minimise such cases in their workplace.

A short practical summary of the new anti-bullying jurisdiction to be administered by the Fair Work Commission, commencing with the definitions of what is bullying, analysing the application process and providing some practical advice on what employer’s should do to prevent such applications and how to deal with them once they are made.

A High Court decision with long term implications for employment law in Australia.

An important decision for employers that analyse contractual principles in dismissal cases.