The new Fair Work Commission: the Fair Work Amendment Act 2012 *

Australia - January 10 2013
This article relates to the recent changes to the Fair Work Act 2009 (the FWA), with the Fair Work Amendment Act 2012 (the FWAA) receiving Royal…

Co-authors: Alex O’Rorke.

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How random. Drug testing in Australian schools: the response *

Australia - December 13 2012
The information requested was in relation to different methods of drug testing and testing in certain school contexts. Our paper looked into the…

Co-authors: John Hamilton, Lucy Fennelly.

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How random. Drug testing in Australian schools *

Australia - October 31 2012
There has been significant discussion over the decision of a Gold Coast private school to randomly drug test their students.

Co-authors: Lucy Fennelly.

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Restraint of trade – are you being reasonable? *

Australia - October 30 2012
Having a well constructed restraint of trade clause in an employment contract is extremely important to protect the legitimate interests of an employer and their business.

Co-authors: Lucy Fennelly.

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Dismissal after inappropriate Facebook posts held to be unfair *

Australia - October 30 2012
The recent decision in Linfox Australia Pty Ltd v Stutsel [2012] FWAFB 7079 reinforces how important it is for employers to have sound social media policies.

Co-authors: Lucy Fennelly.

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