Australia: ACE Insurance Limited v Trifunovski [2013] FCAFC 3 (25 January 2013)

Five sales agents sold insurance and their contracts stated that they were independent contractors.  But the contracts were with the company, not the individuals.  The agents were restricted to working …

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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