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.

 

Bullying – Did you know…?

1. Bullying isn’t just about being unpleasant Under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (the Act)...

Fixed Term Contracts

The case of Hughes v Alcoa Portland Aluminium Pty Ltd FWC 37 clarified that the end of a fixed term...

General Protections Claim – Did you know…?

1. An employee can file a General Protections claim (dismissal) even if they resigned If an employee...

Workplace Policies & Employment Contracts

Should your Workplace Policies be included in your Contracts? In the well-known Nikolich case, the...

Set-off Clauses – Federal Court Decision

On 5 September 2025, the Federal Court handed down a decision that shakes up the practice of relying...

Employment Law Trivia – Part 2

1. Post Employment Restraints aren’t always enforceable Just because your employment contract...

Pay Secrecy Terms

Amendments to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act) in December 2022, introduced prohibitions on pay...

Fair Work Information Statements

When onboarding a new employee, Employers have the obligation to provide the new employee with the...

Section 358 of the Fair Work Act

What do you know about section 358 of the Fair Work Act? Many employers don’t realise that the Fair...