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Key Facts about Superannuation under the NES
Earlier in the year, we provided a brief update on recent legislation changes before answering some FAQs employers ask us about their contract...
How DKL supported an employee through a workplace investigation and cleared them of any wrongdoing
*This matter has not been closed and is still ongoing – final outcome is still pending, this is just currently where the matter is sitting at*...
How DKL acted as a support person during a workplace investigation
Our client was an employee who worked in agriculture. Background The client came to DKL for support when they were the subject of an...
Ensuring flexibility and equality: Fair Work Act updates
On 22 June 2023, the Australian Government passed the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Protecting Worker Entitlements) Act 2023 (the Act). The...
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...
What you need to know about the changes to flexible working arrangements
From 6 June 2023, significant changes to the flexible working arrangement provisions in the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) will be implemented. These...
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...
Changes to Independent Contractors – Jamsek and Personnel Demystified
In February, two High Court cases were published that have significant implications for the engagement of independent contractors. Now that the...