Live Webinar: Return To Form? How the Closing the Loophole Reforms have Redefined 'Casual' Employees
In 2020, the Rossato decision clarified that when it comes to determining whether an employee is in fact casual, the Courts will look at the real substance of the relationship rather than its form. While that decision ended years of legal uncertainty, it was not to last. In response to that decision, the government has changed the way in which casual employees are to be defined yet again following the Closing the Loophole reform package introduced in late 2023.
In 2020, the Rossato decision clarified that when it comes to determining whether an employee is in fact casual, the Courts will look at the real substance of the relationship rather than its form. While that decision ended years of legal uncertainty, it was not to last. In response to that decision, the government has changed the way in which casual employees are to be defined yet again following the Closing the Loophole reform package introduced in late 2023.
Teaching is a highly demanding profession, with the performance of teachers continually monitored by senior colleagues and parents alike. This session will look at issues of underperformance of teachers and how it can be addressed appropriately for the benefit of the wider school community.
Over the past few years, there has been a lot of change in the world of competition and consumer law – not least of which arising from the expansion of the unfair contract term (UCT) regime in late 2023. With the increased penalties brought in, lawyers across the country in all areas of practice have been urgently reviewing their contract templates and client documentation to identify (and remedy) UCTs.
Recorded Webinar: Unfair Contract Terms and Misleading and Deceptive Conduct in Leasing Transactions
Over the past few years, there has been a lot of change in the world of competition and consumer law – not least of which arising from the expansion of the unfair contract term (UCT) regime in late 2023. With the increased penalties brought in, lawyers across the country in all areas of practice have been urgently reviewing their contract templates and client documentation to identify (and remedy) UCTs.
The legislators have been busy in recent times adding various additional responsibilities on tax and BAS agents via the introduction of the breach reporting obligations, as well as adding to the Code of Professional Conduct (Code) obligations. This session reviews the changes, including:
The legislators have been busy in recent times adding various additional responsibilities on tax and BAS agents via the introduction of the breach reporting obligations, as well as adding to the Code of Professional Conduct (Code) obligations. This session reviews the changes, including:
Family law practitioners are often confronted with complexities arising from the international backgrounds, domicile and citizenship of both clients and their children. This session will examine some of the challenges arising from international connections and relationships and provide a practical guide to management, including:
Family law practitioners are often confronted with complexities arising from the international backgrounds, domicile and citizenship of both clients and their children. This session will examine some of the challenges arising from international connections and relationships and provide a practical guide to management, including:
The Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024 signals a new era for data protection in Australia. With tougher obligations and enhanced rights for individuals, it’s crucial to understand the changes and their implications. This session will unpack the key reforms and practical compliance steps. It covers: