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New Bill set to protect Applicants in unlawful dis
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New Bill set to protect Applicants in unlawful discrimination proceedings

The cost of defending discrimination proceedings in court, including sexual harassment claims, is about to become a whole lot riskier and potentially expensive for business, with the Federal Government this week introducing the last of its Respect@Work reforms.

Court Rules Former Employees Entitled to Backdated
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Court Rules Former Employees Entitled to Backdated Wage Increases

On 30 October 2023, the Full Federal Court allowed an appeal from the single member decision in Murtagh v Corporation of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Toowoomba [2023] FCAFC 172.

High Court dismisses Qantas Appeal
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High Court dismisses Qantas Appeal

The High Court has unanimously dismissed Qantas’ appeal from the Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia in Qantas Airways Limited & Anor v TWU [2023] HCA 27.

Psychosocial Hazards: What your business needs to
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Psychosocial Hazards: What your business needs to know

If you do not know what a psychosocial hazard is, rest assured you are not alone. Most businesses understand their safety obligations when it comes to physical health and safety but are much less certain when it comes to ensuring psychological health and safety. This article covers what employers need to know about psychosocial hazards.

What you need to know about latest tranche of IR R
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What you need to know about latest tranche of IR Reforms

On 4 September 2023 the Federal Government introduced to Parliament the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Bill 2023 (the Bill); the third tranche of significant reforms to Australia’s workplace relations and industrial laws. Whilst the reforms are significant, not all the reforms under the Bill apply to employers at large. Here, we look at the key takeaways for HR Managers.

IR Reforms - Road Transport
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IR Reforms - Road Transport

The Federal Government has introduced into Parliament a third tranche of landmark IR reforms in the form of the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Bill 2023 (the Closing Loopholes Bill). Here we outline the changes impacting the road transport industry.

IR Reforms - Pay and Unions
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IR Reforms - Pay and Unions. "Same Job, Same Pay", wage theft, union and delegates' rights, and bargaining changes.

The Federal Government has introduced into Parliament a third tranche of landmark IR reforms in the form of the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Bill 2023 (the Closing Loopholes Bill). Here we outline the changes impacting pay and union reforms.

IR Reforms - Contracts: Casuals and Contractors
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IR Reforms - Contracts: Casuals and Contractors

The Federal Government has introduced into Parliament a third tranche of landmark IR reforms in the form of the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Bill 2023 (the Closing Loopholes Bill). Here we outline the changes impacting contracts: casuals and contractors.

Closing Loopholes: Third Tranche of Workplace Rela
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Closing Loopholes: Third Tranche of Workplace Relations Laws Expected on Monday

Over the past year there have been two tranches of industrial and workplace relations reforms passed by Parliament. Today, further details have been provided about a third bill, which will be introduced to Parliament on Monday, 4 September 2023.

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