From 1 November 2018, the Long Service Leave Act 2018 (Vic) will governs long service leave in the states of Victoria. This legislation introduces significant changes which will have practical implications for employers. ...

The NSW District Court decided that a farm operator was guilty of failing to provide a safe work environment after a worker died chasing a dingo. Senior Associate Tegan Ayling and Lawyer James Daniel report. ...

Welcome to our monthly snapshot of regulatory updates and other developments in corporate law We know you are busy so our focus is on capturing key issues ...

In this issue we look at the unusual role social media can play in bullying at work valid dismissals that can be procedurally unfair consultants reports and unfair dismissal proceedings requirements for notices of entry obtaining permission to appeal in the Fair Work Commission vague job security ...

This Insight examines the latest developments in employment law ...

The FWC has decided that an employee's service with a labour hire company will count as service with his new employer following a transfer of business ...

Australia's Sex Discrimination Commissioner, Kate Jenkins, announced on 20 June 2018 that the Australian Human Rights Commission would conduct the world's first national inquiry into sexual harassment in Australian workplaces. ...

Two important pieces of draft legislation under Federal consideration are how employers deal with historical superannuation contribution shortfalls, and the possible requirement of employers to report on modern slavery risks and practices in their workforce and supply chains. ...

Several changes relevant to employers took effect on 1 July 2018, including in relation to minimum rates of pay, the high income threshold, the superannuation maximum contribution base and penalty rates in certain industries. Separately, WA has moved a step closer to a modernised Work Health and Saf ...

This Insight examines the latest developments in employment law ...