The Victorian Government is proposing to introduce greater protections for employees against supposed inappropriate workplace monitoring, and increase human oversight of AI-driven employment decisions.
Generative AI has changed what it means to be a self-represented litigant. AI tools allow individuals to quickly generate large volumes of complaints, pleadings, correspondence and court filings. Legal systems...
In August last year, the Victorian Labor Government announced plans to introduce legislation enshrining the right to work from home in Victoria two days per week. Following consultation, the Equal...
Workplace surveillance is no longer limited to traditional CCTV cameras or swipe card access systems. As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes embedded in everyday workplace operations, it is reshaping how employers...
Artificial intelligence has rapidly moved from experimentation to mainstream adoption in recruitment processes. Across Australia and internationally, employers are increasingly relying on automated tools to screen, rank and assess job...
As the demand for flexible work arrangements grows, employers are faced with an evolving landscape that requires careful consideration and compliance. Employers must not only meet the legal obligations set...
The High Court of Australia has handed down its landmark judgments in two highly anticipated matters that consider whether certain workers should be considered employees or independent contractors.
In this update, we address three Full Federal Court decisions from 2020, provide a re-cap on the July 2020 Report of the Inquiry into the Victorian On-Demand Workforce and the...
Does 'handover' time constitute part of an employee's working hours? Can an unpaid meal break be split into blocks over a shift? When is 'voluntary' overtime truly voluntary? A Full...
Lander & Rogers has advised ARA Logistics Venture 1 Limited (the investing entity) and its parent ARA Asset Management Ltd. on its acquisition (by both subscription and transfer) of a...
On 27 September 2018, the Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission (FWC) handed down a decision in its 4-yearly review of modern awards, which makes more changes to the...
A Federal Court decision has reinforced that employers’ implied right to issue lawful and reasonable directions.