The Australian Fair Work Act 2009 which took effect on July 1, 2009 is a product of the need to broaden the role of labor law as a tool for labor market regulation, and in meeting the demands of a globalized economy. The article analyzes the extent of labor law reform that the ...
Mitchell continued to act in the subsequent decade, netting another Olivier in 2004 for Arthur Miller's "The Price." He suffered a mild stroke during the latter play's theatrical run in 2004, but returned to the show after a week of recuperation. Mitchell made his last screen appearance in...
This article focuses on the minimum working time standards in the 'safety net' created by the Fair Work Act 2009. We draw on an analysis of on-paper minima in the 10 National Employment Standards and in two Modern Awards covering paid care workers. We argue that the gendered legacy of ...
The Australian Fair Work Act 2009 which took effect on July 1, 2009 is a product of the need to broaden the role of labor law as a tool for labor market regulation, and in meeting the demands of a globalized economy. The article analyzes the extent of labor law reform that the ...
company as an independent contractor and seeking compensation and penalties under theFair Work Act 2009(Cth) ("FW Act"). Despite the labourer not running his own business, the Federal Court held that the labourer, who had limited work experience, was an independent ...
Currently, the Fair Work Commission, an independent body, sets the minimum wage. It operates under the Fair Work Act 2009. While there’s no indication that this arrangement is likely to change in the short or medium term, it’s worth noting that if the federal legislation is altered or ...
Certain persons participating in the Green Army Programme will 18 not be workers or employees for the purposes of various 19 Commonwealth laws (for example, the Fair Work Act 2009). (Commonwealth of Australia - The Social Security Legislation Amendment (Green Army Programme) Bill 2014, Section 38...
a court may make an order that the whistleblower pay the defendant's legal costs. We expect that the Bill will result in an increase in litigation for many large employers, including litigation commenced under the Corporations Act and theFair Work Act 2009(Cth), where employees allege that th...
This case illustrates that more and more employees are bringing general protections claims under theFair Work Act 2009. To prepare for a potential claim, or to ensure a claim is avoided altogether, employers should ensure they have a good understanding of the adverse action provisions of...
of theWorkplace Relations Act 1996ofthe Commonwealth, asin forcebefore its repeal;Fair Work Australia has thesame meaningas in theFair Work Act 2009of the Commonwealth;". (2) Forthe definition ofIndustrial Tribunal in section 3(1) of theHealth Services(Conciliationand Review) Act 1987 ...