Employment Law Resources

Welcome to our employment law insights, guides, and tools designed to assist employers. 

Our collection covers key workplace topics such as performance management, compliance with the Fair Work Act, redundancy, workplace investigations, employment law claims such as Unfair Dismissal and General Protections claims, and effective HR practices. We focus on providing straightforward explanations of complex legal issues, helping employers and HR professionals make informed decisions.

We update these resources regularly to reflect the latest developments in employment law and workplace relations.

If you’d like tailored advice for your business, contact us to speak with the Walsh Legal Group team.

 

Restraint of Trade

Restraint of trade clauses are common provisions found in employment contracts, partnership...

Unfair Dismissal Case – Reinstatement Ordered

A recent unfair dismissal decision provides a timely reminder to employers about proportionality...

Independent Contractors and Employees

Recently the Fair Work Commission (FWC) handed down a decision that reaffirms important indicia...

Wage Underpayments and Record‑Keeping Failures – Recent Case

In Haider v 24/7 Baby 003 Pty Ltd (No 2) FedCFamC2G 497, the Court imposed significant...

Upcoming Employment Law Changes & Key Dates

As we move through the second quarter of 2026, a number of significant employment and workplace law...

Employment Law Trivia – Part 3

Employment Law Trivia – Did you know…? 1. Poor Performance isn’t...

Positive Duty under the Sex Discrimination Act

The positive duty set out in section 47C of the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth) (SDA) requires...

Flexible Work Requests

Changes were made to the flexible work arrangement regime under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW...

Superannuation Guarantee – Risks arising from a failure to pay

The Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) was amended with effect from 1 January 2025 to criminalise wage theft...