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The high stakes of Repudiation in employment

November 29, 2024

Samantha Gurrier–Jones v OSM Australia Pty Ltd  [2024 FWC 3154] (14 November 2024)  is another example of when an employer’s decision to change an employee’s position almost landed it in hot water. Unfortunately for the employer, its decision not to pay a substantial...Read More

New Laws regarding Employees’ Right to Disconnect

August 26, 2024

From 26 August 2024, employees working with an employer with 15 or more employees will have a new Right to Disconnect. An employer who takes Adverse Action against an employee for a protected workplace right (including an Employee’s Right to Disconnect) will be liable...Read More

The Ordinary & Customary turnover exception to redundancy pay

July 6, 2023

Under s.119 of the Fair Work Act, an employee is entitled to be paid redundancy pay by the employer if the employee’s employment is terminated because – the employer no longer requires a job done by the employee to be done by anyone, except where this is due to...Read More

STAL opens our newest office in Melbourne’s North

June 1, 2023

After a busy and rewarding few years, STAL is expanding into the Northern Suburbs of Melbourne, standing ready to service clients in employment/workplace matters, in addition to Melbourne’s CBD. Our new offices are located on Level 3, 593 Grimshaw Street,...Read More