23 March 2020
COVID-19: Guidance for Employers in Australia
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/australia/covid-19-guidance-for-employers-australia

The outbreak of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) has sparked fears of a worldwide pandemic. Based on the World Health Organization’s declaration that this is a public health emergency of international concern, the ...

23 May 2016
Bird & Bird Sydney boosts Employment practice with the appointment of Kristy Peacock-Smith as partner
www.twobirds.com/en/news/press-releases/2016/australia/sydney-boosts-employment-practice-with-the-appointment-of-kristy-peacock

30 August 2016
Does an Australian employee's service include periods of casual employment?
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2016/australia/does-an-australian-employees-service-include-periods-of-casual-employment

25 September 2018
Engaging with employees about their health and well-being
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2018/australia/engaging-with-employees-about-their-health-and-well-being

The challenges associated with the management of mental health issues at work are many and varied. What happens in the case of a "presumed disability"?

13 September 2017
Australia - What new employers need to consider when hiring competitor's employees
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2017/australia/what-new-employers-need-to-consider-when-hiring-competitors-employees

30 November 2018
Foodora for thought!
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2018/australia/foodora-for-thought

What does the Fair Work Commission's decision that a Foodora rider was an employee mean for the 'gig economy'?

02 July 2018
Australia's regulatory approach to the issue of modern slavery
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2018/australia/australias-regulatory-approach-to-the-issue-of-modern-slavery

Current statistics suggest there are more than 40 million victims of modern slavery worldwide, with over half of the victims being exploited in the Asia-Pacific region in industries including agriculture, construction, ...

24 January 2018
Accountant Found Accessorily Liable for Underpayment of Client's Employees
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2018/australia/accountant-found-accessorily-liable-for-underpayment-of-clients-employees

Blue Impression Pty Ltd operated a Japanese fast food outlet and used Ezy Accounting 123 Pty Ltd ("Ezy") for accounting services which included book keeping, data entry and processing of wage payments.

12 February 2018
Has Uber got the recipe right to avoid the regulatory challenges of employment?
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2018/australia/has-uber-got-the-recipe-right-to-avoid-the-regulatory-challenges-of-employment

In employment law circles, the first Australian case in relation to the employment status of Uber drivers has been highly anticipated.

14 May 2020
Changes to Australia’s employment laws in response to COVID-19
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/australia/changes-to-australias-employment-laws-in-response-to-covid19

The coronavirus pandemic has had a major impact on employers across the globe, resulting in unprecedented levels of social restrictions, as governments and health authorities attempt to "flatten the curve". As a ...