The Federal Court of Australia has handed down a decision which is the first to consider the meaning of 'sex-based harassment', one of the recent inclusions to the Sex Discrimination...
The Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012 (Cth) (the Act) aims to promote gender equality in employment by removing barriers to women's full participation and eliminating gender-based discrimination in the workplace
The war in the Middle East is causing tensions around the world, with repercussions far beyond the borders of Israel and Gaza.
Understanding the law around flexible work arrangements and the limits of reasonable additional hours of work has become increasingly important in a post-pandemic world.
Following a host of recent legislative changes relating to workplace sexual harassment introduced in the Anti-Discrimination and Human Rights Legislation Amendment (Respect at Work) Act 2022 (Cth), the Fair Work...
The historic Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Bill 2022 passed Parliament on 2 December 2022. It introduces the most significant and wide-ranging changes to Australia’s workplace relations...
The hotly anticipated Anti-Discrimination and Human Rights Legislation Amendment (Respect at Work) Act 2022 (Respect at Work Act 2022) finally passed both houses of parliament on 28 November 2022.
Victoria will be the first Australian jurisdiction to prohibit non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in relation to workplace sexual harassment.
Recommendation from the Australian Government's Respect@Work report have been reaffirmed by the Australian Labor Party, which could soon lead to new obligations on employers regarding positive duties to prevent sexual...
A recent decision from the Fair Work Commission overturned a COVID-19 vaccination mandate by BHP, with important lessons for businesses.
Business leaders are looking at vaccination policies from a number of perspectives – brand, public relations, impacts to supply chains, public health, and the welfare of their employees, customers and...
Hosted by Amie Frydenberg, a partner in Lander & Rogers' Workplace Relations & Safety practice, the virtual Q&A session explored a range of issues impacting Australian businesses.
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