The Victorian Government is proposing to introduce greater protections for employees against supposed inappropriate workplace monitoring, and increase human oversight of AI-driven employment decisions.
From 1 July 2026, the use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in relation to workplace sexual harassment matters will be restricted in Victoria.
In August last year, the Victorian Labor Government announced plans to introduce legislation enshrining the right to work from home in Victoria two days per week. Following consultation, the Equal...
Following on from the decision of Aoyama earlier this year (discussed in this Landers' insight), another large employer has failed to convince the Fair Work Commission that an employee should...
On 5 September 2025, the Federal Court of Australia delivered a detailed judgment in consolidated proceedings involving the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO), Woolworths Group Limited (Woolworths), Coles Supermarkets Australia Pty...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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.
In an interesting decision, Justice Steward in the Federal Court of Australia has considered whether the workplace right to make an inquiry in relation to employment under the general protections...
Termination of employment by text message found to be 'unconscionably undignified', even for small businesses. Two recent decisions from the Fair Work Commission serve as a warning to employers that...
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