Key developments since the power of the Fair Work Commission to make 'same job, same pay' orders was introduced into the Fair Work Act.
Starting 26 August 2024, employees covered by the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (Act) (except small businesses with fewer than 15 employees) will have the right to disconnect from work-related...
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has provided further guidance about employer directions to return to the office in the context of a flexible work dispute. The decision of Deputy President...
Our recommended action plan for employers preparing their workplaces for the incoming right to disconnect.
Changes to a number of employment rates, thresholds and limits in Australia came into effect on 1 July 2024, with implications for both employees and employers.
On Thursday 20 June 2024, a Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission handed down its decision in Aspire 2 Life Pty Ltd v Jessica Tidmarsh [2024] FWCFB 289. Aspire...
Employees and independent contractors have different legal rights, obligations and entitlements.
New South Wales is one step closer to creating a criminal offence of industrial manslaughter.
The Full Federal Court has interpreted and clarified the definition of 'genuine redundancy'.
Part 2 of the Closing Loopholes reforms usher in a range of further workplace changes including in relation to casual employee conversion rights, protections for gig economy and road transport...
The Fair Work Commission has held that an employee was unfairly dismissed after his employment was terminated for working from home on a mandated office day.
It’s official. Australian employees have been granted a legal right to disconnect.
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