In this issue, I brief you on the highly publicised recent decision of the Full Federal Court in Commonwealth Bank of Australia v Barker which recognised implied duties of trust and confidence in employment contracts.
Andrew Cairns discusses a recent Local Court decision which dealt with payments of annual leave on termination.
I also report on a recent determination of the Fair Work Commission in which the Australian Medical Association successfully opposed a low-paid bargaining authorisation sought by the Australian Nursing Federation.
Emma Reilly updates us on recent outcomes in the adverse action arena.
Finally, Sudhir Sivarajah informs us on a decision of the Federal Court of Australia which confirmed that an employee taking action under work health and safety legislation would be considered to be exercising a workplace right.
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