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Understanding Employment Restraints in Australian Law: Navigating the Fine Line

In the complex web of employment relationships in Australia, the topic of employment restraints is one that often gives rise to confusion and legal disputes. Commonly known as ‘non-compete clauses’, these restraints aim to protect a business’s interests by restricting the activities of employees both during and after their tenure. However, the enforceability of these […]

Fair Work – Closing the loopholes…

New Employment Definition Set to Transform Australian Workplaces: Closing the Loophole Legislation Effective August 26, 2024 By Cogent Legal In a significant move to reshape the landscape of employment in Australia, Fair Work Australia will implement a new definition of employment under the “Closing the Loophole” legislation, set to take effect on August 26, 2024. […]

Employment Law Deed of Release

This case demonstrates the importance of a deed of release and the long-term protections they offer.

New Model Shutdown Period Clause in 78 Modern Awards

Fair Work announced changes to 78 modern awards in May 2023. These changes impact an employer’s ability to direct employees to take annual leave when employers implement annual shutdowns.

Coronavirus Covid-19 Law

The pandemic reached Australia will have far reaching social and commercial side-effects that will present new legal issues. We have some experts recommending that the legal fallout from the government restrictions on commerce and businesses will last for years to come. The ‘Coronavirus Covid-19 Law’ that will evolve, we now predict, will become a fast […]

Casual Workers Entitled to More

Casual Workers Entitled to More as a recent ruling in WorkPac Pty Ltd v Rossato [2020] FCAFC 84 demonstrates Employment Law – Important Case Law UpdateWorkPac Pty Ltd v Rossato [2020] FCAFC 84 An employer lost their application to declare that an employee could not claim National Employment Standards (“NES”) because they were a casual employee as defined […]