Athena Koelmeyer

Annualised salary changes to Modern Awards – are you ready?

Experts reveal the top three misconceptions employers need to know

Legal ramifications of the 'gig' economy

The rise of the 'gig' economy brings with it some key legal considerations for employers, as Athena Koelmeyer outlines

2016: The year of accessorial liability

One leading lawyer has identified accessorial liability as the most critical workplace law trend of 2016

Landmark decision clarifies redundancy calculations

When can casual work count towards length of service in calculating redundancy payments?

Hot-desking lands ATO in compensation case

The Australian Taxation Office has been involved in a long legal battle after an employee sustained injuries from changes made to her work station by casual employees.

Employee awarded $1.59 million in wrongful termination case

A national oil and gas company was ordered to pay over $1.5 million in compensation after it was ruled that its Board of Directors had wrongfully terminated an executive’s contract.

“Inappropriate” material: how far is too far?

Countless celebrities faced public humiliation recently as computer hackers leaked their private and very risqué photographs for the world to see. What can you do if your staff store "private selfies" on work computers?

Mixing work with pleasure: the fine line

Athena Koelmeyer outlines two recent cases that have underscored the grey area of whether an employer should attempt to intervene and give directions to employees about what they can and cannot do in their “private time”, whilst engaged in work-related travel.

Best practice guide to termination

Dismissing employees can turn into an HR nightmare if the correct process isn't followed. Workplace Law managing director Athena Koelmeyer shares her best practice tips for successful terminations.

Executive fired for foot tattoo

Tattoos are becoming increasingly common, but for one company, an employee’s inked foot was a step too far.