A labour hire employee who had his assignment terminated for repeatedly falling asleep on the job has failed to convince the Fair Work Commission of his rights to pursue an unfair dismissal claim. read more
Generic employment contracts and restraint clauses are the standard line of defence in many recruitment agencies, but do little to protect their intellectual property and trade secrets, a legal advisor warns. read more
In two new rulings, the Fair Work Commission has rejected another Uber driver's claim that he was an employee; and shed light on when a casual will be considered to have completed the minimum employment period to gain unfair dismissal rights. read more
A manager who argued her agency's cut-throat performance and disciplinary processes forced her to resign has lost her unfair dismissal claim, despite the Fair Work Commission's reservations about the regime. read more
With casual employment still in a "state of flux", it's critical for all employers to conduct a workforce audit to understand where they face claim risks and legal exposure, a lawyer says. read more