With the Federal Election now in full swing, charities and not-for-profits need to navigate the fine line between advocacy and lobbying. In our recent webcast, "Advocacy vs Lobbying: Legal Boundaries in an Election Year," experts Gautam Raju, Jo Scard, and Law Squared Founder and CEO, Demetrio Zema, shared critical insights on staying compliant while making your voice heard. Here’s a quick rundown of their key takeaways for NFPs during this election period.

The Fair Work Commission's (FWC) recent decision in Frederick Deon Du Preez v MSWA Limited underscores some valuable lessons for for NFPs and other organisations when carrying out restructures. Here, Employment Lawyer, Amogh Kadhe, unpacks key highlights of the case, and what NFPs need to keep in mind when considering making roles redundant.

Employment and other engagements (such as volunteer engagements) are different when it comes to protections under the Fair Work Act. Only employees are protected from unfair dismissal provisions writes Employment Lawyer, Amogh Kadhe.