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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...
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...
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 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...
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...
What you need to know about new pay rates
Each year, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) conducts its annual wage review from March to June, informing the National Minimum Wage Order and the...
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...