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The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has recently, in Harrison v The Trustee for UBT Marketing Trust, considered the potential for workplace bullying to occur in remote working environments.[1] While the FWC ultimately held th ...

A Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission (FWC) has recently been required to consider whether a worker, who had signed two contracts describing her as an independent contractor, was in fact an employee.[1] Although the t ...

Maternity leave is an important aspect of employment, playing a crucial role in ensuring the well-being of female workers during and after pregnancy. The UAE Labor Law is dedicated to safeguarding the rights of workers, ...

Key Focus Areas for the Australian Tax Office (ATO) in the New Financial Year As we kick off the new financial year, let’s take a closer look at some critical areas on the ATO’s radar for individual tax-payers: Wor ...

On May 24, 2024, the California Court of Appeal held that USC’s arbitration agreement with its employee, Pamela Cook, was unenforceable. USC requested that the court reconsider its decision, and on June 13, 2024, the C ...

In a rapidly changing world where environmental, social and governance issues are taking centre stage, Australian businesses find themselves at a pivotal moment. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC ...