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Unclear and present danger – incorrect use of “Independent Contractor” arrangements may have expensive consequences

The ever-vexed question of whether a worker is an employee or independent contractor has once again come before the Australian courts. The recent decision of Balemian v Mobilia Manufacturing Pty Ltd & Anor provides a reminder to employers of the potential financial ramifications of getting this wrong.… Continue Reading

Independent Contractor or Employee? Good Odds for Australian Wagering Group on Appeal

With the AFL Finals fast approaching, the office tips are bound to get a little heated! However, you may want to think twice before taking too big a punt on whether a worker in Australia is an employee or an independent contractor. In the recent appeal case of Tattsbet Limited v Morrow, the Full Court … Continue Reading

The 10 most important facts about the new German Minimum Wage Act

Introduction of a statutory minimum wage in Germany   With the new Minimum Wage Act (Mindestlohngesetz, MiLoG) a statutory national minimum wage will be introduced in Germany for the first time. The Minimum Wage Act obliges every employer to pay at least the minimum statutory wage from 1 January 2015. Compliance with this obligation will be monitored by … Continue Reading
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