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.

 

Work Christmas Parties

The Fair Work Commission’s decision in Stephen Keenan v Leighton Boral Amey NSW Pty Ltd is...

Unfair Dismissal Case: Employee who works multiple roles

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has recently handed down an important decision in Shettigara v...

Termination of Employment – Why the process is so important

There are numerous risks that decision-makers should be aware of when contemplating termination...

Can you swap Public Holidays for another day?

As with most legal questions, the answer to this one is, of course, ‘it depends’. In recent years...

Restraint of Trade Reform

There hasn’t been a splashy announcement this week about restraint of trade or non-compete clauses...

Workplace Gender Equality

Workplace Gender Equality Act Reporting Requirements for Employers The Workplace Gender Equality Act...

Employment Law Lessons learned in 2025

If 2025 taught us anything, it’s that Australian employment law is no longer evolving at the...

Did you know… unfair dismissal, probation, redundancy and more.

Unfair Dismissal – You can lawfully dismiss an employee and still lose an unfair dismissal...

If It Matters, Put It in the Contract: Representations vs Warranties in Hiring

Representations vs Warranties when hiring You’re recruiting for a key role. During interviews and...