by David | Apr 22, 2024 | Business, Uncategorized
Significant updates have been made to flexible work arrangements, expanding the eligibility for employees to request flexible working conditions. These updates specifically introduced rights for two new groups: Employees affected by family or domestic violence,...
by David | Apr 22, 2024 | Business
The prospect of facing an unfair dismissal claim can be daunting for many employers. In fact, the fear of potential legal repercussions often deters them from terminating employees who display poor performance or engage in misconduct. In Australian workplace law,...
by David | Mar 26, 2024 | Business
The Federal Government’s “Closing the Loopholes” legislation has received Royal Assent and is now law, bringing significant changes to casual employment in Australia. Until March 2021, casual employment was not clearly defined in the Fair Work Act...
by David | Mar 26, 2024 | Business
The Federal Government’s “Closing the Loopholes” legislation has taken a significant step by criminalising employers’ intentional underpayment of wages. Starting from January 2025, employers will be committing an offence if they intentionally...
by David | Jan 23, 2024 | Business
As we enter the new year, it’s evident that significant shifts in Australian employment law have set the stage for a dynamic landscape in 2024, with no signs of slowing down. The “Closing the Loopholes” legislation, currently before parliament, adds an extra layer of...
by David | Jan 22, 2024 | Business
In the evolving landscape of workplace regulations, the term ‘positive duty’ marks a transformative shift in addressing sexual harassment. As mandated by the Sex Discrimination Act, employers must proactively prevent sexual harassment, departing from the reactive...
