Employment Law Handbook

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Proposed changes to gender equality reporting requirements

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High Court determines whether a diocese is liable for a priest’s conduct

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Remote worker’s pet fence results in trip and workers’ compensation pain

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The FWC won’t order workers to cross the picket line at the Cross River Rail project

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Is a positive drug test enough to justify dismissal even without evidence of impairment?

Case Law

Interim order prevents dismissal of Chief Executive Officer

Varying an enterprise agreement after it has ceased operation to resolve a dispute

Failure to consult renders redundancy an unfair dismissal

Company and director prosecuted over death of subcontractor

Tickle gets the last laugh in transgender discrimination win

Recent Q&As

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An employee whose role is soon to be made redundant has resigned. Are they entitled to redundancy pay?

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Featured legal updates

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Proposed changes to gender equality reporting requirements

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More costs protection for applicants in federal discrimination claims

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Fair Work Commission developing working from home term for modern awards

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Checklist: How to determine whether you are meeting your new obligations

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How the new rules on casual conversion will work

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