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Paid Parental Leave Gets a Boost: What it Means for Families and Businesses

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The Paid Parental Leave Amendment (Improvements for Families and Gender Equality) Bill was passed by the Australian parliament on 6... Continue reading

The Rugg-Ryan Case: A Potential Game-Changer for Reasonable Working Hours in Australia

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The ongoing case between former chief of staff Sally Rugg and independent MP Monique Ryan could set a precedent for... Continue reading

Full Court Sleighs BHP’s In-House Labour Hire Company Over Christmas Roster

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BHP’s in-house labour hire company is facing penalties after requiring production employees to work across the Christmas holidays in 2019.... Continue reading

The Walking Dead: Zombie Agreements and the Undead Zone

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A “zombie” agreement is one made under the Workplace Relations Act 1996, the legislation before the Fair Work Act. In... Continue reading

Wrong Company Name Used to Form an Agreement Not a Minor Error

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The argument that the company name listed in its bargaining notice was an error did not satisfy the FWC as... Continue reading

Changes from the Secure Jobs, Better Pay Bill 2022

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The changes to the Fair Work Act are underway following Royal Assent of the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs,... Continue reading

Employment Lawyer

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Employment law is an essential part of business that strategically manages the professional relationship and legal requirements between the employer... Continue reading

Mandatory Vaccination and Your Business

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Since COVID-19, Australian businesses have experienced a massive decline. At this stage, it is not mandatory in Australia to receive... Continue reading

Don’t Let Union Visits Induce Headaches: Lessons from Recent CFMMEU Penalty Decision

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In a recent decision, the Federal Court has imposed a six figure fine on the Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and... Continue reading

Mantle Group HR Manager Referred to Police

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Following the Hot Wok story from our January article involving Mantle Group Hospitality, the company’s HR chief was referred to... Continue reading

Perth’s Best Employment Lawyers

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Employment law is an essential part of business that strategically manages the professional relationship and legal requirements between the employer... Continue reading