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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...
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 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...