‘The rooster and the sunrise’: Court finds 71-year-old was not discriminated against when job offer was withdrawn Human Resources Shane Koelmeyer 3 March 2021 The Federal Circuit Court has found a 71-year-old was not discriminated against when his job offer was rescinded.
In limited circumstances, an employer can require an employee to get a COVID-19 vaccination: Here’s who is in the minority Legal Michael Kriewaldt 26 February 2021 Whether or not employers can lawfully require employees to receive a coronavirus vaccination has been a hotly debated topic over the past few months.
Australia’s first JobKeeper fraud conviction sees Melbourne man fined thousands of dollars Fraud Lois Maskiell 25 February 2021 The ATO has secured its first criminal conviction for JobKeeper fraud, after a man was found guilty of falsely claiming he was a sole trader.
Clarity, accountability and zero tolerance: Sombre lessons for leaders emerging from Parliament House Leadership Rhonda Brighton-Hall 22 February 2021 When it comes to Brittany Higgins' treatment at Parliament House, there are some threads of significance relevant to all leaders.
Allan Fels says SMEs caught up in Facebook’s news ban could have cause for legal action… these lawyers disagree Legal Stephanie Palmer-Derrien 22 February 2021 Former ACCC chair Allan Fels said Facebook could be open to a class action from SMEs caught up in its news ban. But, lawyers aren't so sure.
Business groups ‘fearful’ workplaces will be liable if an employee contracts COVID-19 on the job Coronavirus Lois Maskiell 22 February 2021 As the vaccine rollout kicks off, business groups are voicing concern employers will be liable for staff who contract the virus on-site.
What employers can learn about duty of care from the government’s handling of Brittany Higgins’ alleged sexual assault Legal Trent Hancock 19 February 2021 The alleged rape of Brittany Higgins has brought a renewed focus to the duty of care that employers owe to their employees in the workplace.
Federal Court finds CBA overcharged $2.2 million in interest on business accounts Finance Eloise Keating 17 February 2021 CBA is facing penalties after the Federal Court found it charged business customers interest at more than double the rate they were advised.
How researchers are using data science to map wage theft Legal Professor John Howe 11 February 2021 What started as a few underpayment cases revealed by the Australian media in 2015 has turned into an epidemic of wage theft.
‘So much going wrong’: Damning inquiry into Crown Resorts offers lessons in corporate governance Leadership Lois Maskiell 10 February 2021 An inquiry into Crown Resorts has come to the damning conclusion that Crown is not fit to hold a licence for its new Sydney casino.
“Corporate failures”: Where to now for James Packer and Crown’s other casinos? Legal Charles Livingstone 10 February 2021 After months of hearings, the Bergin inquiry report into the probity of Crown Sydney Gaming has been tabled in the NSW parliament.
Aussie small businesses consider legal action against Google over click fraud Advertising Lois Maskiell 4 February 2021 SMEs suspicious of click fraud are pursuing a legal battle against Google, amid concern about the company's dominance in the ad tech industry.
