Long awaited changes to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017 (Vic) (OHS Regulations) to address risks to psychosocial health may be just around the corner.
As the demand for flexible work arrangements grows, employers are faced with an evolving landscape that requires careful consideration and compliance. Employers must not only meet the legal obligations set...
From 1 March 2025, persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs) in Queensland are required to implement proactive measures to prevent workplace discrimination and harassment.
Fixed term contracts, duty of care to child spectators, 'no fault or negligence' for Sinner, and more.
The Federal Court of Australia has held that a transgender woman experienced indirect gender identity discrimination after being denied access to a women-only social media application.
The Victorian Public Service Enterprise Agreement 2024 came into operation on 19 August 2024, bringing a number of key changes for public sector employers and Victorian public sector agencies.
A new Workplace Justice visa, which commenced on 1 July 2024 as a two-year pilot, provides strengthened protections for temporary visa holders by enabling them to remain in Australia for...
A decision of the High Court of Australia has overturned a longstanding position regarding psychiatric injuries in an employment context. Employees will now be able to seek compensation for a...
Restraints of trade have recently been in the spotlight with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) undertaking a review of non-compete and non-solicitation clauses in employment contracts.
There is now a criminal offence for employers who intentionally underpay their employees under new wage theft laws, while the maximum civil penalties relating to underpayments have also increased.
The Fair Work Commission has announced that it will review the fixed-term employment provisions in the higher education modern awards, following new restrictions to fixed-term employment in the Fair Work...
On 18 October 2024, Auxiliary Deputy President Magistrate Carrel of the South Australian Employment Tribunal handed down her decision in Lauren Vercoe v Local Government Association Workers Compensation Scheme [2024]...
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