The distinction between employment and independent contracting in Australia

The most authoritative Australian case on the multifactorial test distinguishing employees from independent contractors is Hollis v. Vabu [2001] HCA 44 (http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/cth/HCA/2001/44.html). However, the later decision of the Federal Court …

Australian case on the multifactorial test distinguishing employees from independent contractors

The most authoritative Australian case on the multifactorial test distinguishing employees from independent contractors is Hollis v. Vabu [2001] HCA 44 (http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/cth/HCA/2001/44.html). However, the later decision of the Federal Court …

Australia: The Sex Discrimination Act- Advancing Gender Equality and Decent Work?

This article addresses the reasons sex discrimination is hindered from becoming a mainstream issue in employment law.  This article also discussed how to achieve gender equality, drawing on several principles …

Australia: Disability Discrimination Act 1992, No. 135, 1992

This is a legislative act of the Australian government. It prohibits discrimination based on one’s disability. Part 2, Division 1 concerns the prohibition of discrimination based on disability in the …

Australia: Stevens v Brodribb Sawmilling Company Pty Ltd [1986] HCA 1 (13 February 1986)

A worker (Plaintiff) was injured when a log fell off a truck while he was working with another person. Both workers used their own vehicles, their own equipment, and were …

Australia: Humberstone v Northern Timber Mills [1949] HCA 49; (1949) 79 CLR 389 (16 November 1949)

An Employee used his own vehicle for the same hours each day and delivered goods to a factory.  A truck fell on him and killed him instantly.  The issue was …

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