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Breaking news: Vulnerable Workers Bill passed
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Breaking news: Vulnerable Workers Bill passed

The Vulnerable Workers Bill passed in the Senate last night, after a range of amendments were made by Labor and cross-bench senators.

Federal Circuit Court judgment acts as warning for
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Federal Circuit Court judgment acts as warning for employers

A Federal Circuit Court judgment from last week has determined that an employee engaged by WorkPac Pty Ltd pursuant to a casual contract of employment was in fact a permanent employee for the purposes of the Fair Work Act.

Queensland Bill proposes Industrial Manslaughter
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Queensland Bill proposes Industrial Manslaughter

The Queensland government announced today major changes to the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.

Basic error costs employer over $10,000 in unfair
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Basic error costs employer over $10,000 in unfair dismissal case

A business has been ordered to pay a former employee’s legal costs after unsuccessfully attempting to defend an unfair dismissal case.

The impact of injuries at work
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The impact of injuries at work

If someone’s hurt themselves at work, how much trouble can an employer get into?

Sick leave when the employee is due for a discipli
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Sick leave when the employee is due for a disciplinary hearing

In this article, we discuss the importance of requesting medical evidence to support the reason for the absence.

Investigations beyond reproach
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Investigations beyond reproach

Luis Izzo provides five tips for improving your workplace investigations.

Casual and part-time employment decision: What you
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Casual and part-time employment decision: What you need to know

Yesterday’s decision by the Fair Work Commission in the casual and part-time employment test case proceedings was a significant one.

ABLA proud to hold back the ‘tidal wave’ on behalf
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ABLA proud to hold back the ‘tidal wave’ on behalf of the Australian Chamber

Yesterday the Fair Work Commission handed down its decision in the casual and part-time employment test case.

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