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On 15 December 2023, the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Act 2023 made a number of changes to the Fair Work Act 2009 and the functions of the Fair Work Commission.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
From 1 July 2023, a number of employment related thresholds increased for the 2023/2024 financial year.
Decision: CFMMEU v OS MCAP Pty Ltd [2023] FCAFC 51 An interesting decision from the Full Federal Court was published on 28 M...
