Case Law - Employment Law Handbook

Case Law

First reported decision considering the right to disconnect

Printing company successfully appeals conviction for occupational health and safety offence

FWC slams ghosting employer for “exploitative employment arrangement”

Trainee more likely to be an employee if their work is of value

Manager forced to resign following mismanaged sexual harassment complaint

Excessive mobile phone use at work could be cause for dismissal

Psychologist determined to be independent contractor, not employee

RSPCA Queensland enters into enforceable undertaking following underpayments totalling over $4 million

Company and director land in court over mining accident

Zero tolerance for positive drug tests will be unfair if the punishment does not fit the crime

Fair Work Act sexual harassment prohibition tested by the Courts

Director’s refusal to cooperate with safety inspector results in personal fine

High bar for use of facial recognition technology

Disclosure of workplace investigation report ordered

Regular casual employees must be advised of employment termination