25 July, 2021 | Case Studies
In the recent decision of Diego Franco v Deliveroo Australia Pty Ltd [2021] FWC 2818, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) found that a Deliveroo rider was an employee of Deliveroo & protected from unfair dismissal despite the ability of the worker being able to work...
25 July, 2021 | Case Studies
Recent amendments to the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) which came into effect on 18 December 2020 have expanded the scope of what constitutes a “major” failure under the consumer guarantee provisions. A good will be deemed to have a major failure if it:...
25 July, 2021 | Case Studies
Two recent decisions of the Fair Work Commission (FWC) found that it was lawful for an employer to dismiss an employee after refusing a “lawful and reasonable direction” to receive a flu vaccination. In Barber v Goodstart Early Learning [2021] FWC 2156, Deputy...
18 February, 2021 | Case Studies
The recent case of ACCC v Kimberly-Clark Australia Pty Ltd (No 2) [2021] FCA 102 (ACCC v KCA) serves as a timely reminder of the need for businesses to be aware of their obligations under the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) when making claims about their products when...
