by Jennifer Bicknell | Sep 19, 2025
From 26 August 2024, employees in businesses with 15+ staff gained the right to disconnect – that is, to reasonably refuse to monitor, read or respond to work contact outside their hours. As of 26 August 2025, this right also applies to small businesses. Take...
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...
