WorkPac v Rossato – High Court makes final decision on when casual employees are really casual employees
On 20 May 2020, the Full Court of the Federal Court delivered WorkPac Pty Ltd v Rossato [2020] FCAFC 84
Family provision is not social welfare
This case provides another tragic example of the complexity of family relationships – particularly the relationship between a parent and a child.
When can a party be represented by a lawyer at the Fair Work Commission?
Unlike in most courts and some tribunals, disputes in the FWC are intended to be self-represented.
Employee successfully claims discrimination due to pregnancy
An employer had taken unlawful adverse action in dismissing an employee because of her pregnancy.
Discovery in Estate Proceedings
Discovery against parties and non-parties in the context of estate proceedings, particularly Family Provision Act proceedings, does have its place.
Employer’s right to direct an employee to attend its own medical practitioners – further support provided in Grant v BHP Coal Pty Ltd by the Federal Court
In the circumstances of the case in question, that it was a reasonable direction by the employer to require its employee to attend at a specialist medical practitioner, appointed by the employer, before being allowed to return to work.
WorkPac v Rossato – not so casual after all
** UPDATE: On 4 August 2021, WorkPac was successful in its High Court appear – see WorkPac Pty Ltd v Rossato [2021] HCA 23
Bullsbrook residents hear about Estate Disputes
Elise Croft co-presented a seminar on wills and estates at an event run in partnership with Westcourt Consulting (Craig Seddon) and Financial Mentors Aveley (Murray Frean)
Croftbridge Prize in Employment Law
Claudia Lewin presented the Croftbridge Prize in Employment Law at the University of Notre Dame School of Law’s St Thomas More Awards Night.
Employment Law – Jurisdiction Tree
There is a complex mix of courts and tribunals available for employment law disputes, particularly in WA…