Misleading and Deceptive Conduct in the Workplace

Conduct which is misleading and deceptive can seriously undermine the trust between employers and employees. In this article, we consider the law around misleading and deceptive conduct in the workplace and shed light on how both employees and employers can respond to...

When is a resignation really a dismissal?

The termination of employment is sometimes viewed as a straightforward process, typically initiated by an employee’s resignation or an employer’s decision to dismiss an employee. However, the concept of ‘constructive dismissal’ introduces a layer of...

Closing the Loopholes Act – An Overview of Phase Two Reforms

The Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes No. 2) Bill 2023 received Royal Assent on 26 February 2024. This legislation introduces changes to the Fair Work Act that are significant to all employers. The most significant changes relate to the way the law...