Not guilty verdict in labour hire WHS prosecution
HWL Ebsworth’s Sydney Workplace Relations and Safety Team has successfully defended labour hire company, Assign Blue Pty Ltd, in a…
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Tax insight: The 7 September Super Scramble
Key points There are less than two months to go before the superannuation guarantee amnesty ends. Although efforts have been…
New employment related thresholds commence 1 July 2020
A number of employment related financial thresholds are indexed annually each 1 July. Below is a summary of some important…
Criminal background checks – what amounts to discrimination when considering an employee’s criminal record?
It is sometimes necessary for employers to treat employees or prospective employees differently when making decisions about recruitment, promotion, work…
Stand down provisions and the COVID-19 outbreak: What rights do employers affected by COVID-19 have to stand down employees?
The outbreak of COVID-19 presents a unique and unprecedented challenge to Australian employers. While some employers are facing significant financial…
Industrial manslaughter – Are you prepared?
Industrial manslaughter laws have been in place in the Australian Capital Territory and Queensland for a number of years now….