by Jennifer Bicknell | Sep 9, 2025
A small business employer met with an employee over allegations including watching “demonic videos” at work, using the women’s toilets despite being told not to, and disparaging a colleague. Mid-meeting, the employee declared, “I’m done” and “I’m out of here”, threw...
by Jennifer Bicknell | Sep 9, 2025
My overseas clients are expressing genuine disbelief about Australian labour laws. The complexity. The cost of doing business…and one client is seriously considering NOT doing business in Australia. Take Out Point: We need a simpler system so employers can focus on...
by Jennifer Bicknell | Sep 9, 2025
Australian companies being stung by overseas “contractor” arrangements that look deceptively simple. Engaging a cost effective VA, bookkeeper or developer can expose an Australian business to: ・Fair Work Act Obligations – deemed employee. (For example see...
by Jennifer Bicknell | Jul 10, 2025
After pushback from workers, the NSW Government has pulled a semi-backflip (with pike) on its controversial workers comp bill. Employees will no longer need the proposed NSWIRC ruling before claiming for psychological injuries caused by bullying or harassment. Bonus...
by Jennifer Bicknell | Jul 10, 2025
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has revealed some of the (ahem) work-related claims people have made that won’t pass muster this year. Past expense claims not considered “work-related” include: a truckie’s claim for swimwear (because it was hot where they stopped...
