In Cropper v Energy Action (Australia) Pty Ltd (No 2) [2025] FCA 663, the Federal Court confirmed that employment contracts may require reasonable notice of termination beyond statutory minimums. This highlights the importance of issuing and regularly reviewing written contracts to clearly define employment terms, including notice provisions, to avoid legal uncertainty.
Authors:
Emily Haar, Partner
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Emily Slaytor, Special Counsel
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Isabella Conner, Law Clerk
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Olivia Liburn, Law Graduate
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