Fair Work Act will soon provide a ‘right to disconnect’
The right to disconnect has received media attention as the trend of work extending into personal life is seen as an increasingly important issue.
By Paul Moorhouse - 2 min read
Respect@Work: What’s it going to take?
Will the Government’s Respect@Work response be enough to tackle sexual harassment in the workplace ?
By Maria Nawaz - 2 min read
Beyond the bounds of Uber: implications for Australia
The landmark UK Supreme Court Uber decision and why it’s highly relevant for Australia.
By Larissa Andelman - 3 min read
Requiring the jab? What’s reasonable in Australian workplaces
What is lawful and reasonable when it comes to vaccinations and the workplace?
By Jack de Flamingh and Kate Curtain - 2 min read
JobMaker: How the Federal Budget Hiring Credit scheme works
Expert consideration of the complex new JobMaker Hiring Credit Scheme.
By Brett Feltham and Nathan Keats - 2 min read
The delicate balancing act that is industrial relations reform
Your guide to the most significant industrial relations reforms being considered in over a decade.
By Jack de Flamingh and John Casey - 3 min read
Federal Court divided on which ‘complaints’ give rise to unlawful adverse action
When is OK to make a workplace ‘complaint’ or ‘inquiry’? As the Federal Court found in Cummins South Pacific P/L v Keenan, the answer is…
By Paul Moorhouse - 2 min read
Firefighting or reform? The industrial response to COVID-19
An essential update on JobKeeper 2.0, the latest changes to modern awards, and the future of Industrial Relations reform in 2021.
By Jack de Flamingh and John Casey - 2 min read
(Over)working from home and beyond
Cautionary tales for employers with staff working long hours.
By Nicola Mostert and Felicity Edwards - 1 min read
When is a complaint or inquiry a protected ‘workplace right’?
Federal Court insights on what types of complaints or inquiries are protected workplace rights under the general protections provisions.
By Jack de Flamingh and Zack Trumper - 3 min read
High Court clear as day on “notional” day in the life
High Court provides welcome clarity on the meaning of ‘a day’ for personal leave purposes.
By Jack de Flamingh and Andy Lynch - 3 min read