The Employment Law Review is a global survey of the employment law frameworks and related developments in key jurisdictions around the world. It analyses current issues faced by employers, including recent case law, legislative and regulatory changes and best practices.

The Employment Law Review

Out of hours conduct a sufficient reason for employee dismissal, FWC rules

Despite an unblemished tenure, his out-of-hours conduct, the circumstances of his dismissal, was deemed "catastrophic".

Back to work! FWC upholds dismissal of employee who refused to return to work

Employers can take disciplinary action against employees who refuse to return to work after a period of working from home.

Winners and losers: Guidelines for the vicarious liability of employers for wrongful acts by an employee

The High Court provides a test, the "relevant approach" test, for vicarious liability for an employee's wrongful acts.

Important unfair dismissal lessons: The legacy of Crackers, the galah

The case, as unusual as its facts are, provides lessons for employers when considering whether to dismiss an employee.

Death in hotel gym found to be compensable

Family eligible for compensation after employee died after the implied encouragement of exercise by his employer.

Offensive posts on personal social media accounts can get you sacked – some people still do not get it…

Employers must ensure that a social media policy expressly (but reasonably) applies to out-of-hours conduct of employees.

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