ALP Proposes Worker Friendly Changes to its Fair Work Regime
In Australia, since John Hewson’s Fightback! package was released in 1991, the major political parties have, in opposition, been cautious about committing to significant ‘courageous’ reforms in the…
DW Fox Tucker’s “Best Lawyer” Awards List Grows, New Additions & Another “Lawyer of the Year”
The 12th annual “Best Lawyer Awards” have been announced by the Australian Financial Review, and DW Fox Tucker is delighted to confirm that our total listings have grown once again. We’ve expanded…
Federal Government Responds to Confusion Surrounding Casual Employee Entitlements
Recently I analysed the case of WorkPac Pty Ltd v Skene [2018] FCAFC 131,and discussed the widespread implications of the Full Federal Court of Australia’s decision to classify Skene, a casual…
Managing the 'Silly Season'
That time of year is fast approaching - it’s called the ‘Silly Season’ for good reason. While misconduct and serious misconduct, stress claims and allegations of harassment can all occur at any time…
Staff Profile: Ben Duggan
Loving the ride.
Is Your Business at Risk of Claims From Casual Employees?
It’s no secret that legislators, employers and employee groups are often at odds about how best to define casual employment. Now, a Federal Court decision has set the cat among the pigeons with an…
Minimum Wage Increase
Unlikely to Encourage SME's to Re-engage in Enterprise Bargaining
DW Fox Tucker Talent Rises to Receive “Best Lawyers” Awards
Once again the “Best Lawyers” awards has recognised DW Fox Tucker’s pool of outstanding legal talent. As the oldest and one of the most respected peer-reviewed publications in the legal profession,…
Regulator Grants Exemption to Comply With Weatherill State Government’s Labour Hire Regulation, on Eve of the Election
We recently reported on the commencement of the Labour Hire Licensing Act 2017 (SA) (“Act”) from 1 March 2018. A labour hire provider who is operating in South Australia unlicensed…
Weatherill State Govt's Labour Hire Regulation Commences Today
Ready or not - you can’t hide any longer!
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