Our team use their knowledge and experience to stay ahead of the curve. Our regular articles help you stay current on issues that may affect you. Read our latest insights below.
Our team use their knowledge and experience to stay ahead of the curve. Our regular articles help you stay current on issues that may affect you. Read our latest insights below.
Flexible work is now a major workplace issue for employers across Australia. Requests to work from home, change start and finish times, reduce working hours…
October 22, 2026
An employee receives a generous annual salary. Their contract says the salary is intended to cover overtime, penalty rates, allowances and other entitlements. So, is…
October 19, 2026
Wage underpayments continue to be one of the most significant employment law risks facing Australian employers in 2026. Underpayments are not always the result of…
October 15, 2026
An employee calls in sick. They provide a medical certificate. A few days later, they are still away. For employers, managing employee illness can become…
October 5, 2026
As Australian businesses move through the second half of 2026, employment law compliance remains a major priority. Changes to minimum wages, superannuation obligations and workplace…
September 28, 2026
Does your business rely on non-compete clauses to protect client relationships, confidential information, or market advantage? Australian employers need to begin reviewing these contractual arrangements…
September 28, 2026
Employment contracts provide the foundation for the relationship between an employer and employee. They set out important terms such as remuneration, working hours, duties, leave…
September 14, 2026
Do you employ teenagers who work part-time or casual hours? A proposed change to superannuation could soon affect your payroll obligations. The debate over superannuation…
September 14, 2026
Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) can no longer be used as a standard mechanism to resolve workplace sexual harassment matters in Victoria. Strict legal conditions now govern…
August 31, 2026
Is your organisation ready to set its Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) gender equality targets before the 31 October 2026 deadline? For Commonwealth public sector…
August 18, 2026
From 1 July 2026, Queensland’s Reportable Conduct Scheme is officially in effect, creating new legal obligations for organisations that work with children. Established under the…
July 14, 2026
Australia’s workplace relations landscape has entered a new era of accountability. With criminal wage theft provisions under the Commonwealth’s Closing Loopholes legislation now in effect,…
July 14, 2026
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has handed down its 2026 Annual Wage Review decision, confirming a 4.75% increase to the National Minimum Wage and modern…
June 29, 2026
Employers sponsoring overseas workers in Australia must comply with strict legal obligations, including meeting prescribed salary thresholds. These requirements are designed to protect migrant workers while maintaining fairness within…
June 3, 2026
False claims from employees can be one of the most challenging issues for employers to navigate. Whether the allegation relates to bullying, discrimination, underpayment, or…
June 3, 2026
A landmark decision by the Fair Work Commission is set to reshape wage structures across several industries in Australia. In March 2026, the Commission ruled that junior…
April 8, 2026
What the Fair Work Amendment Means for Australian Employers In August 2025, the Australian Parliament passed the Fair Work Amendment (Protecting Penalty and Overtime Rates) Act…
March 20, 2026
Queensland’s workplace safety framework is undergoing significant reform in 2026, with amendments to the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Qld) strengthening enforcement powers, expanding…
March 20, 2026
The Australian Parliament’s Committee on Employment, Workplace Relations, Skills and Training is currently conducting an inquiry into the operation and adequacy of the National Employment…
March 17, 2026
Amendments to the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012 (Cth), introduced through the Workplace Gender Equality Amendment (Setting Gender Equality Targets) Act 2025 (Cth), will introduce mandatory gender…
March 17, 2026
For the first time since the Fair Work Act 2009 came into force, Australia’s National Employment Standards (NES) are undergoing a comprehensive review. The federal…
February 14, 2026
The criminalisation of intentional wage underpayment marks a significant shift in Australia’s employment law framework. While the offence applies across all sectors, its practical and…
February 12, 2026
Recent reforms to child safety laws have introduced clearer and more robust obligations for organisations that work with children or provide services or spaces for…
January 28, 2026
From 1 July 2026, all Australian employers must pay superannuation on the same day employees are paid. Quarterly super payments will no longer be permitted….
December 23, 2025
From 7 November 2025, Australian employers face important new obligations under the Fair Work Amendment (Baby Priya’s) Act 2025 – commonly known as Baby Priya’s…
December 22, 2025
The recent announcement that Westpac Banking Corporation has back-paid nearly 47,000 current and former staff over $50 million and signed an Enforceable Undertaking (EU) with…
November 26, 2025
The introduction of the Employee Choice Pathway under the Fair Work Act 2009 has shifted the balance of responsibility in casual employment. While employees now…
November 21, 2025
This article is essential reading for Persons Conducting a Business or Undertaking (PCBUs), including Company Directors, as well as WHS/Safety Officers, and Senior Leaders. It…
November 17, 2025
Workplace investigations are increasingly vital for Australian businesses, driven by a rise in misconduct complaints and stricter legal obligations. A properly executed investigation is essential…
November 6, 2025
In today’s fast-changing business environment, employers sometimes need to adjust their workforce. Two terms often used in this context are redundancy and restructure. While they…
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