The ‘Right to Disconnect’ has been widely publicised but what does it actually mean for employees and employers? What about staff who need to be “on call” outside normal working hours? What happens if an employer fails to respect the right to disconnect? The introduction of the right to disconnect marks a significant shift in…
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Are you ready for the 6 June 2023 Employment Law Changes?
Published 5 June 2023 This article is a follow-up to our Legislation Update published on 2 March 2023 after the legislative changes under the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Act 2022 (Cth), amending the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act). Employers should note the date of 6 June 2023, which is a key date for the implementation…
Legislation Update
Published 2 March 2023 In this newsletter we address the legislative changes under the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Act 2022 (Cth), amending the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act) and Anti-Discrimination laws, enacted at the end of 2022, as part of the Albanese government’s election promises. The key changes: Multi-Enterprise Bargaining…
IR Omnibus Bill – The changes to casual employment
Published 19 March 2021 On 18 March 2021, the Senate passed a ‘stripped down’ version of the Fair Work Amendment (Supporting Australia’s Jobs and Economic Recovery) Bill 2021, otherwise referred to as the ‘IR Omnibus Bill’. The Government dropped all other Schedules from the IR Omnibus Bill, with only Schedule 1 remaining, which addresses changes to casual…
Termination of Employment: A Lawful and Ethical Approach
Published 12 March 2021 One of the most difficult aspects of workplace management is the termination of employment. This is an inevitable part of any employer’s business. However, a dismissal does not have to be affected in an adversarial or combative manner, and often, having a respectful conversation which allows the employee to preserve their…
Mondelez Update
In our November 2019 blog, we outlined the Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia’s decision on what amounted to a ‘day’ for paid personal/carer’s leave under section 96(1) of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (the FW Act). The Federal Court of Australia Decision The case concerned two employees who worked their contracted…