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On 16 August 2018, the Full Federal Court (the Full Court) conclusively found that the term “casual employees” in s 86 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act) has an acquired (that is, a traditional) legal meaning in general law.

A Duck called Goose is still a Duck – the meaning of "casual employees" in the Fair Work Act 2009 and employees covered by enterprise agreements | HLS Legal On 16 August 2018, the Full Federal Court (the Full Court) conclusively found that the term "casual employees" in s 86 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act)

Modern Awards can be complex. As a result, interpreting a Modern Award can often be a difficult task.

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Handy Tips to Interpreting a Modern Award that Applies to Your Business | HLS Legal For most employers, it is likely that a Modern Award will apply to some or all of your employees at any given time. This is in the absence of an enterprise agreement having coverage and application. Modern Awards can be complex. As a result, interpreting a Modern Award can often be a difficult task....

The Amendment Act was introduced to better deter unlawful practices such as those that involve the deliberate and systematic exploitation of vulnerable workers, such as migrant workers.

The amendments however, have broader reach.

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PENALTIES FOR BREACH OF WORKPLACE LAWS INCREASE TENFOLD | HLS Legal From 15 September 2017, the new Fair Work Amendment (Protecting Vulnerable Workers) Act 2017 (Amendment Act) took effect to amend the Fair Work Act 2009 (FW

The Directors at HLS Legal, Tony Smetana and Alisanne Ride, welcome our new Associate, Davina Hunter.

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HLS Legal welcomes new Associate, Davina Hunter | HLS Legal HLS LEGAL The Directors at HLS Legal, Tony Smetana and Alisanne Ride, welcome our new Associate, Davina Hunter. Her addition to the Employment Law