Work Christmas parties provide a great opportunity to mix with fellow colleagues and bosses, reflect on the year’s activities and get to know each other on a more personal level. With each social function however, employers and employees have certain rights and...Read More
The Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes No. 2) Act 2024 (in force as of 26 February 2024) introduces substantial changes to Australian workplaces. The ‘right to disconnect’ is one such change attracting considerable attention. The legislation inserts...Read More
Change is typical in the modern workplace as companies adapt to shifting market demands and technological advancements. Whether it’s through the sale, relocation or restructuring of a business, or a downturn in the market, redundancies in the workplace are sometimes...Read More
The Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes No. 2) Bill 2023 received Royal Assent on 26 February 2024. This legislation introduces changes to the Fair Work Act that are significant to all employers. The most significant changes relate to the way the law...Read More
In response to evolving workplace dynamics, the Australian government introduced the Closing the Loopholes Act. This legislation, which will be delivered in two phases, aims to address gaps in existing legislation and enhance protections for workers. The first phase...Read More
Conduct which is misleading and deceptive can seriously undermine the trust between employers and employees. In this article, we consider the law around misleading and deceptive conduct in the workplace and shed light on how both employees and employers can respond to...Read More
