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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.

Universal Paid Family and Domestic Violence Leave
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Universal Paid Family and Domestic Violence Leave Commences 1 August 2023

Since 1 February 2023, employers with 15 or more employees will be required to provide their employees with 10 days paid family and domestic violence leave (FDVL) per year as part of the latest addition to the National Employment Standards (NES).

Sweeping Changes to Parental Leave from 1 July 202
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Sweeping Changes to Parental Leave from 1 July 2023

On 22 June 2023, the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Protecting Worker Entitlements) Bill 2023 (the Bill) passed both Houses bringing about major changes to parental leave under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act). Employers should be aware of these changes as they will impact all parental leave (outside of Company initiatives), that is to be taken from 1 July 2023.

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