Jessica Oldfield

13 days ago 3 min read

FWC takes restrictive view on employer’s right to unilaterally change part-time work agreements

13 days ago 1 min read

Can an annualised salary be used if the award doesn’t provide for it?

25 days ago 2 min read

Flexible work arrangements can be inconsistent with terms of enterprise agreements

a month ago 1 min read

How is being covered by an award different to being classified within an award?

a month ago 1 min read

Can an employee on unpaid leave use personal leave if ill?

a month ago 1 min read

Is a role with reduced hours and responsibilities an acceptable alternative for redeployment?

2 months ago 2 min read

Practical reality test finds worker is an employee

2 months ago 1 min read

Can an employee work concurrently for a competitor?

2 months ago 1 min read

Merry Christmas + 2025 wrap-up

3 months ago 1 min read

Can personal leave be denied where notice isn’t provided?

3 months ago 1 min read

Maximum penalty imposed for non-compliance with direction to rectify underpayments

3 months ago 1 min read

Can we withhold notice pay if an employee refuses to work their notice period?

3 months ago 3 min read

FWC illuminates right to request flexible work arrangement

4 months ago 1 min read

Does annual leave accrue during parental leave?

4 months ago 1 min read

How long must you keep an ill employee’s job open?