Monthly Archives: September 2025

  On 17 September 2025, WestmoreJacobs presented an in-person seminar “Redeployment and other Cautionary Tales in Employment Law”. We talked about the recent High Court decision of Helensburgh Coal Pty Ltd v Bartley and other cautionary tales regarding contractor/employee distinction, reasonable notice and workplace policies. It was a great chance to discuss the implications of [...]

Introduction The recent High Court decision in Helensburgh Coal v Bartley [2025] HCA 29 (Helensburgh) adds to the challenges employers must navigate to avoid successful unfair dismissal claims arising from redundancies. After a lengthy history of litigation and unsuccessful appeals spanning around 5 years, the High Court has effectively confirmed that employers should consider anticipated [...]