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Fixed term contract restrictions take effect 6 December 2023

Restrictions in relation to fixed term contracts are set to come into effect today, 6 December 2023. The changes are found in Division 5 of Part 2-9 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth).

Published by Tim McDonald
6 December, 2023
Employment

NSW introduces religious vilification laws

On 12 November 2023, the Anti-Discrimination (Religious Vilification) Act 2023 (NSW) came into effect, to prohibit vilification on the basis of religious belief, affiliation or activity.

Published by Tim McDonald
22 November, 2023
Employment

FWC considers productivity when rejecting a disputed flexible work request

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has dismissed an employee’s application for the Commission to deal with a dispute under s 65B of the Fair Work Act 2009 concerning a request for a flexible work arrangement with his employer in Gregory v Maxxia.

Published by Tim McDonald
21 November, 2023
Employment

Concerned Senators and employers doing loops around Closing Loopholes Bill

A Senate Inquiry into the Government's Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Bill 2023 (Bill) to amend the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act), and health and safety legislation, is continuing.

Published by Tim McDonald
14 November, 2023
Employment

Sleighing employment risks during Christmas party season

The holiday season is just around the corner, and there's no doubt that one of the most anticipated events on your company's calendar is the annual Christmas party.

Published by Tim McDonald
18 October, 2023
Employment

New AHRC guidelines for positive duty to eliminate sexual harassment

The Australian Human Rights Commission (Commission) has released Guidelines for Complying with the newly enacted Positive Duty under the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth) (Act) (Guidelines).

Published by Tim McDonald
11 September, 2023
Employment

Key employment rate changes for 2023/2024, effective from 1 July 2023

From 1 July 2023, a number of employment related thresholds increased for the 2023/2024 financial year. The cap on the amount of compensation available to an unfairly dismissed employee has increased from $81,000 to $83,750, with the high-income thre...

Published by Tim McDonald
3 July, 2023
Employment

What’s the go with work on public holidays? Full Federal Court has its say

Decision: CFMMEU v OS MCAP Pty Ltd [2023] FCAFC 51   An interesting decision from the Full Federal Court was published on 28 M...

Published by Barnaby Austin
4 April, 2023
Employment

Secure Jobs Better Pay Act – Key Amendments: Sexual harassment in the workplace

Our related articles: Major Changes to Workplace Laws, Secure Jobs Better Pay Bill – Key Amendments: Fixed Term Contracts and

Published by Tim McDonald
7 March, 2023
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