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Closing Loopholes (No 2)

On 26 February 2024, the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes No. 2) Act 2024 received royal assent, legislating additional changes to the Fair Work Act 2009. This comes after recent changes were made on 15 December 2023, under the Fair...

Published by Tim McDonald
1 March, 2024
Employment

Understanding the new employee right to disconnect

On 12 February 2024, the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes No 2) Bill 2023 was passed by Parliament, legislating additional changes to the Fair Work Act 2009.

Published by Tim McDonald
13 February, 2024
Employment

Closing Loopholes

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.

Published by Tim McDonald
18 January, 2024
Employment

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
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