FWC Upholds Employer’s Direction to Require Employees to Return to Work from the Office
Following a decision made by the Fair Work Commission on 24 October 2023, employers can be more confident in requiring...
November 28, 2023
Update on Changes to the Fair Work Act and Workplace Laws
The Australian Government has announced significant updates to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act) and workplace laws. Changes have...
August 1, 2023
Upcoming Changes to Victoria’s Child Employment Laws and the Importance of Employment Law Compliance in Franchise Systems
From 1 July 2023, laws in Victoria surrounding the employment of children (under 15 years of age) will see a...
July 17, 2023
The Fair Work Commission Announces a 5.75% National Minimum Wage Increase for FY23/24
On 2 June 2023, the Fair Work Commission handed down its minimum wage decision which provides for an increase of...
June 5, 2023
Australian Government introduces further changes to the Workplace Relations Framework
On 29 March 2023, the Australian Government introduced the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Protecting Worker Entitlements) Bill 2023 (Bill). The Bill...
March 30, 2023
Direction to take annual leave during shutdown clause
Author: James Sanders, Principal On 22 December 2022, the Fair Work Commission, as part of its 4-yearly review, handed down its...
March 1, 2023
Long Service Leave Changes in New South Wales
Author: James Sanders, Principal The Supreme Court of New South Wales has changed the requirements for service to be included in...
February 20, 2023
Recent changes to the Professional Employees Award 2020
Author: Jennifer Sung, Lawyer On 20 January 2023, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) published a decision that will significantly amend the...
February 13, 2023
What steps Australian employers must now undertake as a consequence of recent substantive legislative changes
Author: Jennifer Sung, Lawyer This article will deal with both the legislative changes made and steps that Australian employers must now...
February 3, 2023
Secure Jobs Act receives Royal Assent
Author: Chao Ni, Principal The Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Bill 2022 was passed by both houses of...
December 9, 2022
