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Changing legislation and your contracts: Critical facts you need to know
On 6 December 2023, the government announced changes to fixed-term contracts affecting all employers. Since then, two further legislative...
Fixed-Term Contracts: What You Need to Know
On 2 December 2022, the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Act 2022 was passed by the Federal Parliament, bringing...
An employer’s (simple) guide to workplace investigations
Understanding your obligations when conducting workplace investigations can save you a lot of hassle and pain in the long run. Workplace...
The implementation of paid domestic and family violence leave
Introduction of paid domestic and family violence leave The Fair Work Amendment (Paid Family and Domestic Violence Leave) Act 2022 introduces...
End-of-employment crossroads: Why redundancy may not be the best answer
Workplace relationships can be complex and dynamic. They change naturally over time as perspectives and people’s circumstances evolve. They can...
The role of Djäkamirr in redesigning First Nations women’s maternity care services
Over the last few months, DKL’s Principal, Danny King, has been closely involved in a new initiative to re-establish traditional maternity...
The impact of balanced paid parental leave policies might not be what you think
As a partner of a firm specialising in employment law, part of my mandate is to push best-practice workplace policies and their benefits...
What employees must know when speaking up on sexual harassment
Employees subject to unwelcome advances have various legal options but navigating the personal and professional implications of speaking up can...
An employer’s guide to addressing sexual harassment in the workplace
Don't wait for something to happen. Choose a proactive path to addressing vicarious liability risk and foster a workplace culture that top...