FWC reinstates sacked employee who tested positive for cocaine
Is your drug and alcohol policy up to scratch? A recent FWC decision highlights the …
“Same Job Same Pay” orders are increasing costs for employers
“Same Job Same Pay” orders are coming in thick and fast from the Fair Work …
The Right to Disconnect (and other employment law changes for 2024)
The Government has now passed the rest of its Fair Work Act amendments, including the …
Mythbusting the Same Job, Same Pay Legislation
There has been a lot of commentary around the so-called “Same Job, Same Pay” legislation, …
Director sentenced to imprisonment and company fined $500K for reckless safety breaches
In the recent case of R v Cordwell Resources Pty Ltd [2023] QCA 26 (R …
Are your engineers entitled to overtime?
Many employers are unaware their engineers may be covered by a Modern Award, namely the …
Can you ask employees about pre-existing medical conditions?
The fear of a discrimination claim alone often puts employers off asking applicants and current …
New Duty to Eliminate Sexual Harassment
From 13 December 2022, Australian employers have a new positive duty to take reasonable and …
