Tag: general protections

Employee sues for $780k after alleged breach of right to disconnect

The first public test of the right to disconnect legislation is drawing close attention from business leaders – particularly with small businesses set to come under the new rules from August 2025.

What HR needs to know about adverse action claims

Adverse action claims can be highly nuanced, complex and contextual. An employment lawyer shares some foundational information that all HR practitioners need to know.

When are overseas employees eligible for general protections?

A recent FWC ruling provides important lessons for recruiters on essential legal considerations when engaging global talent.

FWC allows a general protections claim for a worker after just one shift

A recent FWC case has highlighted that employers are subject to general protections claims even when a worker is employed on trial or probation status.