Secure Jobs, Better Pay – Landmark Changes to National Industrial Laws
On 6 December 2022 the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Act 2022 (Cth) (Act) received Royal Assent…
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The defamation risk of limiting the use of NDAs in resolving workplace sexual harassment claims
Key points Employers will have different risk appetites and values propositions which may impact the preferred approach to resolving workplace…
‘ENOUGH IS ENOUGH’: WA workplace safety alert
For many years, employers have been required to provide employees with a workplace that is, so far are reasonably practicable,…
Federal Election 2022: What does a change of government mean for Australia’s industrial relations and WHS framework?
In the federal election of May 2022, the Labor Party made several announcements about its prospective reforms to certain aspects of…
The new Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA), associated Regulations and Codes of Practice are now in effect – Are you ready?
The Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA) (WHS Act) was passed through parliament in 2020 and took effect from…
Fair Work Commission hands down first decision in its new anti-sexual harassment jurisdiction
On 11 September 2021 the Sex Discrimination and Fair Work (Respect at Work) Amendment Act 2021 (Cth) (Respect at Work…