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Why should you have written employment contracts i...

In the absence of a formal written employment contracts, especially for long-serving, senior employees, and well-paid employees, there’s a possibility they might claim ‘reasonable notice’…

November 28, 2023
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Rising Tide of Sexual Harassment in Australian Wor...

In recent years, the legal landscape of sexual harassment in Australian workplaces has witnessed significant developments, underscored by landmark court decisions and legislative changes. These…

November 22, 2023
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OnlyFans and the Changing Landscape of Employment ...

In today’s digital age and with many more employees looking to increase their potential income through secondary employment, the lines between personal and professional lives…

October 10, 2023
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Manufacturing & Retail

Maximising your workforce Manufacturing and retail businesses have specific workforce needs, from temporary or seasonal workers to Workplace Health and Safety regulations. Our experienced team…

October 6, 2023
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Industry Associations

Supporting Industry Associations and their members For any industry, grappling with employment law can seem intimidating. From creating codes of conduct and policies to guaranteeing…

October 6, 2023
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Health & Medical

Mitigating risks to your medical practice Health and medical businesses encounter unique legal challenges around employment. Ensuring compliance with Workplace Health and Safety regulations, implementing…

October 6, 2023
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A New Era of Industrial Law Is Upon Us– Decipher...

The Labour Government is bringing in a new age of Industrial law, bringing in substantial changes to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act) through…

September 24, 2023
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Embracing the positive obligation to Tackle Sexual...

Embracing the positive obligation to tackle sexual harassment in the workplace is another new challenge for Employers under the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth). Employers…

September 21, 2023
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SaaS & Tech Start-ups

Supporting SaaS and Tech Start-ups In the fast-paced world of SaaS and tech start-ups, legal complexities can often feel like a roadblock on your path…

September 10, 2023
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Building & Construction

Minimising risk for building and construction business In the building and construction sector, labour challenges can often take your attention away from your primary business…

September 10, 2023
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Professional Services

Securing the future of your business In the world of professional services, legal hurdles can emerge as significant roadblocks on your path to success. Whether…

September 10, 2023
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Council & Government Agencies

Trusted partner for Councils & Government Understanding and navigating the public sector’s legal landscape for employment can be daunting. As a seasoned employment law firm,…

September 10, 2023
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Vicarious Liability: High Court of Australia Clari...

The High Court of Australia has provided insights into what constitutes ‘in the course or scope of employment’ in regards to vicarious liability. A recent…

September 4, 2023
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Finding Balance: Examining Fair and Reasonable Ref...

Work from home and in particular having to deal with requests that seem from the outset, outlandish, require some further thought and consideration before it…

August 21, 2023
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Beyond Words: Unveiling the dangers of Weaponised ...

Unlocking the Hidden Dangers of Workplace Bullying: The Dark Side Beyond Words! In the seemingly serene corridors of our modern workplaces, a sinister force lurks…

August 13, 2023
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Casual Workers could get the right to permanent em...

There are proposed changes coming that could have a significant impact on the world of casual employment. The days of casual workers undertaking regular hours…

July 24, 2023
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First successful federal age discrimination case l...

Age discrimination has been an area of some discussion with human resources and people and culture teams with concerns over fitness for work, use of…

June 19, 2023
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Workplace Bullying vs Reasonable Management Action...

[An] instruction is not the same thing as a disciplinary measure, and firmness does not equate to harshness. Deputy President Alan Colman Trainor v Council…

June 15, 2023
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5 Practical Steps to Mitigate Psychosocial Risks i...

The modern-day workplace is a complex environment, and with it comes an array of psychosocial risks and hazards that can threaten the well-being of employees….

June 7, 2023
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Are comments under the guise of humour – Sex...

Humour is a powerful tool that can help break the ice, ease tensions and bring people together. However, when it comes to jokes or comments…

May 16, 2023
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5 Ways to Manage Psychosocial Risks and Hazards at...

The legal HR issues brought in by the new Psychosocial Risk changes in various Workplace health and safety regulations, legislation and codes across Australia –…

April 13, 2023
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Working Public Holidays (when rostered or contract...

Rostering and contracting employees to work during a public holiday is quite usual in many industries such as Mining, Aged Care, Manufacturing and Construction The…

April 5, 2023
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Flexible Working Arrangements and Work From Home &...

Flexible Working Arrangements and Work From Home – 3 Legal HR Issues to Consider Research from Money.com.au found that: These results and potentially some other…

March 30, 2023
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Managing Psychosocial Risks: How Do You Identify T...

As we navigate the challenges of the modern workplace and the new changes in Australian Workplace Health and Safety jurisdictions such as in Queensland with…

March 13, 2023
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Sexual Harassment Changes: A Higher Responsibility...

A crucial change in the law contains an express prohibition on sexual harassment in connection with work. The new law also brings vicarious liability to…

March 12, 2023
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Revisiting offset clauses in Employment Contracts ...

Many employers have a system where they pay an employee above their award entitlements, on the understanding it is to ‘cover off’ on certain items…

March 1, 2023
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Fair Work Commission “engineering” more covera...

The Professional Employees Award 2020 has long been a modern award with some controversy and ambiguity around classification. A recent Full Bench decision has now…

February 9, 2023
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NDIS Service Providers and the SCHADS Award –...

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is a system that has been set up to provide support for people living with disabilities. This system has…

February 2, 2023
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