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Your go-to hub for legal updates, expert articles and practical insights on workplace, employment and industrial relations law – helping Australian employers stay informed, reduce risk and lead with confidence. Explore our latest content and downloadable resources below.
High Court decisions shift the ground on independe
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High Court decisions shift the ground on independent contracting

The High Court has today delivered two judgments pertaining to independent contracting which will substantially influence how workers are characterised in future.

FWC’s new powers put to the test with sexual haras
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FWC’s new powers put to the test with sexual harassment case

Late last year, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) was given new powers to deal with sexual harassment complaints.

Employer vaccination mandates still a minefield fo
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Employer vaccination mandates still a minefield for businesses

Two years into the pandemic (and counting), there’s still a real lack of clear case law on the extent of an employer’s ability to implement mandatory vaccination policies.

Landmark FWC decision sets roadmap for mandatory v
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Landmark FWC decision sets roadmap for mandatory vaccination

On 3 December, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) delivered its decision regarding whether BHP’s mandatory requirement that employees be vaccinated to enter worksites was lawful and reasonable.

ABLA wins “Workplace Relations & Employment Team of the Year”
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ABLA wins “Workplace Relations & Employment Team of the Year”

Last night ABLA took out the award for "Workplace Relations & Employment Team of the Year" at the 2021 Australian Law Awards. 

COVID-19 Vaccination Guide
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COVID-19 Vaccination Guide

A comprehensive guide covering key questions from clients on COVID-19 and vaccinations in the workplace.

Employees found not to have accrued LSL entitlemen
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Employees found not to have accrued LSL entitlements

The Court of Appeal in Victoria has ruled that international IT company Infosys had no obligation to pay long service leave to employees after they worked in Australia for less than three years but up to a decade elsewhere.

Can you direct your employees to get vaccinated? P
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Can you direct your employees to get vaccinated? Part II

As the COVID-19 vaccines in Australia are becoming increasingly available to the working population, employers are looking for guidance on the controversial question: can employers direct their employees to get vaccinated?

Full Federal Court finds Employsure breached consu
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Full Federal Court finds Employsure breached consumer laws

The Full Federal Court has unanimously upheld an appeal by the ACCC, deciding that the Google Ads published by Employsure were in breach of Australian Consumer Laws

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