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New Federal Court decision upends salaried arrangements across all industries
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New Federal Court decision upends salaried arrangements across all industries

On 5 September 2025, the long-awaited decision in FWO v Woolworths Group Limited; FWO v Coles Supermarkets Australia Pty Ltd [2025] FCA 1092 was delivered by Justice Perram.

Bias by algorithm: Can AI make you liable for discrimination?
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Bias by algorithm: Can AI make you liable for discrimination?

As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly embedded in recruitment and HR processes, Australian employers face a growing compliance blind spot: what happens when an algorithm discriminates?

Positive Duty compliance: 10 key questions to ask when protecting employees from the public
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Positive Duty compliance: 10 key questions to ask when protecting employees from the public

Since the introduction of the Positive Duty in 2022, the focus has been on how employers can protect employees from other employees. But what about protection from third parties such as customers, contractors and members of the public?

The fall-out from Qantas
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The fall-out from Qantas

The industrial relations world is still coming to terms with the sheer scale of the Federal Court’s decision, imposing a $90 million penalty on the company.

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Sex-based harassment and positive duty obligations tested in Federal Court with recent case

Alarm bells should sound for businesses not yet 'positive duty' compliant with record damages awarded in a recent case that also shines the light on standard of proof.

Redundancy redeployment ruling: High Court clarifies reasonable redeployment could include replacing Contractors
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Redundancy redeployment ruling: High Court clarifies reasonable redeployment could include replacing Contractors

The High Court has issued its hotly anticipated decision in Helensburgh Coal Pty Ltd v Bartley [2025] HCA 29.

Working from Home: Legal reform and the future of flexibility in Australia
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Working from Home: Legal reform and the future of flexibility in Australia

The landscape of flexible work in Australia is undergoing a significant transformation, with new developments at both federal and state levels that could reshape employee rights and employer obligations.

Federal Court affirms availability of reasonable notice claims
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Federal Court affirms availability of reasonable notice claims

The Federal Court has handed down an important decision in Cropper v Energy Action (Australia) Pty Ltd (No 2) [2025] FCA 663 which reaffirms the availability of ‘reasonable notice’ claims by employees where their employment contracts do not specify a notice period. 

Banning men from work? Risky business
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Banning men from work? Risky business

A recent incident involving allegations of sexual abuse by a male educator working in childcare has sparked debate about the ongoing role of men in childcare settings. This article sets out five reasons why businesses operating in the early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector should not implement sex-based restrictions in response to the recent safety debate in the sector.

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