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How DKL assisted an executive through contract negotiations
Earlier this year, we assisted a long-term senior executive who was employed with an automobile...
How DKL aided an employer with restraint of trade
In June this year, we assisted a long-term client of ours address concerns they had about a recent employee, who had resigned from their...
How DKL supported an employee through a workplace investigation …
*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*...
Changing legislation and your contracts: Critical facts you nee …
On 6 December 2023, the government announced changes to fixed-term contracts affecting all employers. Since then, two further legislative...
How DKL acted as a support person during a workplace investigat …
Our client was an employee who worked in agriculture. Background The client came to DKL for support when they were the subject of an...
How DKL supported an employer through separation negotiations
In 2023, we were contacted by an employer client in the e-learning industry. Background Our client came to us for assistance managing a...
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...
Changes to Independent Contractors – Jamsek and Personnel Dem …
In February, two High Court cases were published that have significant implications for the engagement of independent contractors. Now that the...
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