Tag: Genuine Redundancy

Can I Make My Employee Redundant? Understanding Genuine Redundancy Obligations

Posted on April 16, 2026 Posted inNewsTags:Australian Employment Law, Employer Obligations, Fair Work Act, Genuine Redundancy, HR, Redeployment, Redundancy, Unfair Dismissal

A genuine redundancy focuses on the role, not the person. Employers must meet strict legal requirements to avoid costly unfair... Continue reading

High Court Tightens Redundancy Rules: Redeployment Obligations Now Broader

Posted on October 8, 2025 Posted inNewsTags:Contractors, Employee, Employment Law, Fair Work Act, Fair Work Commission, Genuine Redundancy, HR, Industrial Relations, Redeployment, Redundancy, Workplace Law

In Helensburgh Coal Pty Ltd v Bartley, the High Court confirmed that employers may need to redeploy staff into work... Continue reading