Employment Law Handbook

Latest Bulletins

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FWC confirms hybrid work direction may be lawful and reasonable

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Soaring number of general protections claims prompts procedural changes

16 days ago 2 min read

Clarity on sleepover provisions under SCHADS Award

21 days ago 2 min read

Court gives expansive interpretation of workplace delegate rights of representation

2 months ago 3 min read

FWC Full Bench: FWC shouldn’t hold back arbitrating intractable bargaining disputes

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Abandonment, resignation or dismissal: Determining the true cause of employment termination

Case Law

Flexible work arrangements can be inconsistent with terms of enterprise agreements

Is a role with reduced hours and responsibilities an acceptable alternative for redeployment?

Practical reality test finds worker is an employee

Maximum penalty imposed for non-compliance with direction to rectify underpayments

FWC illuminates right to request flexible work arrangement

Recent Q&As

How is being covered by an award different to being classified within an award?

What is the difference between being “covered by an award” and “classified within an award”?

Can an employee on unpaid leave use personal leave if ill?

Must we agree to allow an employee on unpaid leave to access paid personal leave if they are ill?

Can an employee work concurrently for a competitor?

Can we prohibit a casual employee from working for a competitor while they are engaged by your business?

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Featured legal updates

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Soaring number of general protections claims prompts procedural changes

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New workplace privacy protections coming in Victoria

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Baby Priya’s Bill: Prohibiting cancellation of parental leave for stillbirth or death

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Victorian Government seeks to restrict NDAs in workplace sexual harassment cases

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NSW Government seeks to address work health and safety risks of artificial intelligence

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