09 Nov HR LAW NEWSLETTER – OCTOBER 2026
In the October 2026 HR Law Newsletter, we discuss the new working-from-home provisions in the Clerks - Private Sector Award 2020, the review of Queensland’s uncommenced Respect at Work reforms,...
In the October 2026 HR Law Newsletter, we discuss the new working-from-home provisions in the Clerks - Private Sector Award 2020, the review of Queensland’s uncommenced Respect at Work reforms,...
The South Australian Employment Tribunal has delivered what is understood to be the first reported decision considering Australia's right to disconnect provisions, finding that an employer's after-hours communications and apparent...
Welcome to the first HR Law Newsletter for 2025. We trust you enjoyed a well-deserved break over the Christmas and New Year period. As we settle into the New Year,...
Welcome to the November 2024 HR Law Newsletter. This month, we delve into some recent legislative and case law updates that have significant implications for employers. First, we discuss some...
Welcome to the October 2024 HR Law Newsletter. This month, we discuss some recent court decisions, which present important lessons and best practices tips that employers can implement to navigate...
Focus on HR Managers in Recent Court Decisions The first decision concerned a penalty decision by Manousaridis J, after he found that an employer and two of its HR Managers had...
Flawed Workplace Investigation Leads To Compensation For HR Consultant A recent decision of the Fair Work Commission is a reminder that flawed investigations can damage an employer’s defence of an unfair dismissal...
Harassment With end-of-financial-year parties coming up, the financial silly season is well and truly underway. If you are considering holding a function or celebration for your employees, it is important to...
HR ALERT – PRODUCTIVE COMMISSION PAPERS RELEASED On 19 December 2014, the Australian Treasurer, Jo Hockey, requested the Productivity Commission (the Australian Government’s independent research and advisory body) to undertake an...