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High Court Decision Exposes Employers to Risk of Significant Liability
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High Court Decision Exposes Employers to Risk of Significant Liability

Perhaps surprising HR and employment law practitioners, Australia’s High Court has recently handed-down a judgement with significant potential downside for businesses. Overturning the long-understood position, Australia’s highest court has ordered an employer to pay almost $1.5M in damages to an employee.

Supply Chain shakeup: FWC proposing major changes
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Supply Chain shakeup: FWC proposing major changes

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) have begun consultations for consideration of minimum standards to be applied to all supply chains involving the delivery of goods and materials. If your business is a part of a delivery supply chain, you should be aware of the proposed major changes that could materially change the commercial nature of arrangements.

NSW Government proposes material extension to Chapter 6 – Contract Driver Regulation
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NSW Government proposes material extension to Chapter 6 – Contract Driver Regulation

On 6 February 2025 the NSW Government made public a draft Bill to change Chapter 6 of the NSW IR Act seemingly to respond to new powers given to the Fair Work Commission (FWC) to regulate gig workers, contract drivers and supply chains.

FWC moves on gig-work minimum standard orders – major cost increases on deliveries expected
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FWC moves on gig-work minimum standard orders – major cost increases on deliveries expected

On 7 February 2025 consultation commenced regarding the TWU Application regulating food and beverage delivery under the new laws introduced by the Government in 2024 to regulate contractor delivery ‘drivers’ in Australia.

What is a "gig worker"?
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What is a "gig worker"?

The “gig economy” has revolutionised how we live, work, travel and eat, and the law is now playing catch up. “Gig workers” drive our Ubers, build our flatpacks for Airtasker and deliver Menulog Thai takeaway.  But who are these workers – and where do they fit into the legal landscape?

Gum boots wet weather
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How can you manage your employees during a natural disaster?

When an employer is faced with a natural disaster, such as an extreme weather event, employers have several options that will keep their workers safe and their business functioning as best it can during these turbulent times. 

A landmark year for industrial relations reform
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A landmark year for industrial relations reform

2024 marked an unprecedented shift in industrial relations with significant amendments to the Fair Work Act, including the Closing Loopholes Acts of 2023 and 2024. These changes address critical areas such as labour hire rules, casual employment, wage theft criminalisation, and the introduction of the right to disconnect laws.

Fixed term contracts and limits on freedom of cont
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Fixed term contracts and limits on freedom of contract

The Fair Work Act has expanded significantly, now surpassing 1500 pages, adding more complexity and regulatory burden for Australian businesses. The most recent wave of changes, introduced through the Closing Loopholes legislation, marks another significant step in the Albanese Government's IR reform agenda.

Dr. Rod Harrison appointed to develop construction
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Dr. Rod Harrison appointed to develop construction industry blueprint

Congratulations to Dr Rod Harrison, Principal Consultant, for being engaged by the Government to work with National Construction Industry Forum (NCIF).

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