Employment Resources
The Right to Disconnect
At the end of a long workday, we want to get home, kick our feet up and forget about work for the next couple of hours. Unfortunately, technology makes thisRead More
Navigating Legal Considerations in Outsourcing: Protecting Your Interests
Outsourcing has become a fundamental strategy for companies aiming to streamline operations, reduce costs and access specialised expertise. However, amid these benefits is a landscape of legal complexities and risksRead More
Important and Drastic Amendments to Unfair Contract Terms
On 9 November 2023, reforms to the laws surrounding unfair contract terms took effect in both Australian Consumer Law (ACL) and the ASIC Act. The effect of these reforms isRead More
Understanding Australia’s Updated Sexual Harassment Laws
In the ever-evolving world of employment law, Australia has taken a significant step forward with the introduction of new sexual harassment laws. These laws, which came into effect on 6Read More
Undisclosed Medical Conditions and Unfair Dismissal
What happens when you have to terminate the employment of an employee because they did not disclose a medical condition that substantially affects their ability to perform their job? AreRead More
Preparing for Shutdown Periods: Essential Updates in Employment Law
As we approach the end of the year, it’s crucial for businesses to be aware of the recent employment law updates, particularly those affecting shutdown periods. On 22 December 2022,Read More
Advancing Fair Work: Australia’s Third Tranche of Industrial Relations Law Reforms
The last year has seen many changes to workplace and industrial relations law. Already, two sets of industrial reforms have been introduced. The first has focused on improving job security,Read More
