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Federal Court Decision throws Rostering of Public
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Federal Court Decision throws Rostering of Public Holidays into Disarray

A decision from the Federal Court on 28 March 2023 has overturned the conventional approach to rostering employees on public holidays. The decision’s impact on employers rostering employees to work public holidays is immediate and significant.

What’s in a Word? How a Poorly Drafted Settlement
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What’s in a Word? How a Poorly Drafted Settlement Deed Cost a Business $1.5 Million

When employment disputes are resolved, it’s common for employers to enter into Deeds which record the terms of the settlement as well as containing other terms such as confidentiality and non-disparagement. A recent decision of the Supreme Court of Victoria provides a cautionary tale for businesses and highlights the importance of ensuring these documents are properly drafted.

Checklist - 23 key HR tasks for 2023
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Checklist - 23 key HR tasks for 2023

Download this handy checklist to help you prioritise following the significant legislative changes.

ABLA to focus solely on workplace relations and em
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ABLA to focus solely on workplace relations and employment law

Australian Business Lawyers & Advisors (ABLA) has announced a significant change to solely focus on its core practice of workplace relations and employment law.

Work Health and Safety Regulators on a “Care Crusa
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Work Health and Safety Regulators on a “Care Crusade”

SA Support Services Incorporated, a registered charity was recently fined $72,000 after failing to comply with their health and safety duty. This article looks at the case which highlights that WHS regulators are turning their attention to the care industry.

The Importance of Well Grounded Explanations when
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The Importance of Well Grounded Explanations when Managing Flexible Working Arrangements

The Fair Work Commission has determined that Ambulance Victoria lacked reasonable business grounds for rejecting an employee’s flexible working request related to parenting responsibilities.

Universal Paid Family and Domestic Violence Leave
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Universal Paid Family and Domestic Violence Leave Commences 1 February 2023

From 1 February 2023, employers with 15 or more employees will be required to provide their employees with 10 days paid family and domestic violence leave (FDVL) per year.

Significant shift for Long Service Leave in NSW
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Significant shift for Long Service Leave in NSW

The NSW Court of Appeal has today overturned long-standing case law pertaining to how overseas service is to be treated when determining NSW long service leave entitlements.

IR Reform Update: Job Security
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IR Reform Update: Job Security

The Federal Government has now passed its Pay Equity and Secure Jobs Bill. This article focuses on the reforms that relate broadly to the Government's 'Job Security' agenda.

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