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Federal Code on Sexual Harassment

Earlier this month, the Federal Government published a Code of Practice aimed at providing practical guidance to employers to help protect workers from workplace sexual harassment.

Published by Tim McDonald
28 March, 2025
Employment

Bullying or Reasonable Management Action – the Stop Bullying Jurisdiction

A recent decision from the Fair Work Commission’s Stop Bullying jurisdiction has highlighted the challenges employers face when managing underperforming employees. In this case, Commissioner Yilmaz dismissed the application, finding that the employer...

Published by Melini Pillay
24 March, 2025
Employment

Avoiding Legal Hangovers: Best Practices for Office Holiday Events

This time of year comes with associated risks where the possibility of unprofessional behaviour is at an all-time high. It is vital for employers to understand the risks and responsibilities so that they can protect themselves and their employees and...

Published by Tim McDonald
12 December, 2024
Employment

Compensation for employee’s injury in her own home

With modern employment, working from home and flexible working arrangements are becoming a necessity and sought after by many employees. Working from home has benefits to both employees and employers, however, it also carries additional risk.

Published by Tim McDonald
25 November, 2024
Employment

Key changes under Closing Loopholes take effect this week

This article summarises several of the changes which came into effect recently as a result of changes to the Fair Work Act (FW Act) from the 'Closing Loopholes' legislation.

Published by Tim McDonald
28 August, 2024
Employment

Key employment rate changes coming into effect 1 July 2024

As we commence the new financial year, a number of key employment rate changes will come into effect on 1 July 2024.

Published by Tim McDonald
28 June, 2024
Employment

Fair Work Commission 2024 Annual Wage Review

The Fair Work Commission decided to increase the national minimum wage and all modern award minimum wages by 3.75% effective from 1 July 2024.

Published by Tim McDonald
4 June, 2024
Employment

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
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