Is compelling Australian employers under legislation not to contact employees after a certain time at the end of each day, thereby giving employees a “right to disconnect”, a step too...
The Australian Public Service Commission has finalised its Statement of Common Conditions, representing a breakthrough for enterprise bargaining within the public service.
Summarising the changes that have now commenced as part one of the Closing Loopholes Bill, and other key changes to the FW Act which take effect in December 2023.
The Industrial Relations Amendment Bill 2023 passed in the final sitting week of NSW Parliament.
Two recent decisions of the Fair Work Commission provide guidance for employers about the FWC's approach to disputes about requests for flexible working arrangements.
The war in the Middle East is causing tensions around the world, with repercussions far beyond the borders of Israel and Gaza.
On 19 October 2023 the NSW Labor Government made a public commitment to enact an industrial manslaughter offence and review its existing work health and safety laws.
As HR departments increasingly employ automation to streamline day-to-day tasks, some employers are turning to precedent software to draft letters to employees.
In August 2023 the Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia made an application for a protected action ballot order (PABO) in relation to...
The Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Protecting Worker Entitlements) Act 2023 outlines various changes to protect worker entitlements and enhance rights.
The Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Bill 2023 (Bill) proposes various amendments to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) introducing new workplace rights and protections for union delegates.
The Federal Government has proposed increased penalties for employers that intentionally engage in wage theft as part of a swath of reforms aimed at protecting the rights of workers.
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