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Whole of relationship test – employee or contractor?
Australian businesses could face significant penalties for failing to comply with the new definition of ‘employment’ under section 15AA the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act). This new definition
Casual Employment: Changes impacting businesses
Casual employees – making sure casual employees are classified as casual correctly. Another change that was made under the Federal Government’s Closing Loopholes No.2 reforms was the definition of casual
New costs protection laws for victims of discrimination – a wake-up call for employers
Under the Australian Human Rights Commission Amendment (Costs Protection) Act 2024 (Cth) which was passed on 19 September 2024, unsuccessful applicants in unlawful discrimination cases are now protected from paying
The ‘Right to Disconnect’ – what it means for employees and employers
Earlier this year, ‘Right to Disconnect’ provisions were added to the raft of amendments to the Fair Work Act under the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes No.2) Bill 2023. The
How DKL aided an employer with restraint of trade
In June this year, we assisted a long-term client of ours address concerns they had about a recent employee, who had resigned from their employment. Background Our client became aware
Key Facts about Superannuation under the NES
Earlier in the year, we provided a brief update on recent legislation changes before answering some FAQs employers ask us about their contract arrangements. Now we’re getting into the details – whether
DKL and its partners shine brightly in the 2024 Doyle’s Guide
We’re thrilled to announce that Danny King Legal is ranked a First Tier Employment Law Firm in the 2024 Doyle’s Guide for NSW. The guide profiles leading lawyers and firms who
Changing legislation and your contracts: Critical facts you need to know
On 6 December 2023, the government announced changes to fixed-term contracts affecting all employers. Since then, two further legislative changes to the Fair Work Act have come into play that
How DKL supported an employer through separation negotiations
In 2023, we were contacted by an employer client in the e-learning industry. Background Our client came to us for assistance managing a particular employee whose behaviour was having a