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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.
Can you direct your employees to get vaccinated?
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Can you direct your employees to get vaccinated? Part I

As anticipation builds for the arrival of COVID-19 vaccines in Australia, employers are starting to query whether they can direct their employees to be vaccinated. Nigel and Luis explore this issue.

General Retail Industry Award 2020: Junior rates a
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General Retail Industry Award 2020: Junior rates amendment

On 25 November 2020, the Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission (FWC) handed down their decision on junior rates in the General Retail Award 2020 as part of the 4-yearly review of modern awards.

Four Industrial Developments in the chaos of COVID
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Four Industrial Developments in the chaos of COVID

This article identifies four industrial outcomes of the pandemic and ponders what they could mean once we transition from ‘the unprecedented new normal of uncertain and difficult times’.

High Court split decision fixes the paid personal
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High Court split decision fixes the paid personal leave anomaly

In a ground-breaking judgment today, the High Court has issued its first decision on the Fair Work Act’s National Employment Standards since their introduction over 10 years ago.

Businesses in VIC can now face criminal sanctions
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Businesses in VIC can now face criminal sanctions for ‘Wage Theft’

‘Wage Theft’ is officially now a crime that businesses in Victoria will face if they dishonestly fall foul of their obligations to pay wages, superannuation or other employee entitlements, applying from 1 July 2021. 

FWC decision: Paid Pandemic Leave for Health Secto
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FWC decision: Paid Pandemic Leave for Health Sector Awards

A five member Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission delivered its decision in the Paid Pandemic Leave (Health Sector Awards) case.

Package of Award Changes Secured
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Package of Award Changes Secured

The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (represented by ABLA) and Ai Group have today secured a package of variations to a variety of awards in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Caution to employers changing employment condition
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Caution to employers changing employment conditions

The Federal Court has this week confirmed that a reduction in an employee’s terms and conditions of employment without consent can give rise to a redundancy entitlement, even where the employee continues working for their employer. The decision should act as a warning to employers looking to unilaterally reduce conditions in response to changing business demands.

Return to Work Employer Checklist
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Return to Work Employer Checklist

Throughout Australia, businesses have obligations to ensure the health and safety of workers and others. This checklist provides an opportunity to examine the measures you have or can put in place when returning to work post COVID-19.

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