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...
The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) tools presents both risks and opportunities for the conduct of internal workplace investigations across the Australian Public Sector.
The Legal Services Directions 2025 (2025 Directions) came into effect on 2 March 2026, replacing the Legal Services Directions 2017 (2017 Directions). The 2025 Directions were developed following recommendations made...
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
Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives have garnered significant media attention in recent months, especially following a series of executive orders signed by US President Donald Trump.
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 Fair Work Commission (FWC) has provided further guidance about employer directions to return to the office in the context of a flexible work dispute. The decision of Deputy President...
From 1 July 2023, changes to various rates, thresholds and limits governing employment requirements have come into effect in Australia, with implications for employers and employees alike.
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...
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