Your employer has just handed you a new contract. Maybe they say it’s routine, or that it simply reflects changes in the law. But before you sign, there are a few things you should know. The short answer: no, you don’t have to sign. A contract is a bilateral agreement. Your employer cannot force you…

Underpayment of Wages Everyone deserves an honest wage for an honest day’s work. Unfortunately, some employees don’t get what they deserve. Whether that wage discrepancy is deliberate or not, all workers are protected under Australian law which provides avenues to claim back wages and entitlements that haven’t been paid. I don’t think I am being…

Balancing Work and Well-being In an era where connectivity is abundant, the boundary between work and personal life has become increasingly blurred. The Fair Work Amendment (Right to Disconnect) Bill 2023 (the Bill) emerged as a response to this, with the view to safeguard the well-being of workers by granting them the right to disconnect…

High Court Reinforces Rights for Employees Intending to Exercise a Workplace Right Why is employment law so complex? And why do I need a lawyer? By its very nature employing workers is a legal minefield. There is masses of red tape and legislation to navigate to not only protect workers but to protect the business…