Resources
News and insights from our award winning employment lawyers
Recent Articles
Filter by
Casual employment: changes impacting businessesÂ
Another change that was made under the Federal Government’s Closing Loopholes No.2 reforms was the definition of casual employment and their...
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...
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...
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...
Danny King Legal: The Firm that gave me a voice on The Voice
The First Nations Voice to Parliament (The Voice) is not only significant due to its constitutional implications, but also because it is the...
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...
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...
Navigating Mental Health Concerns During Termination Processes
Data shows us that over 4.6% of Australians live with some form of psychosocial disability. That’s more than 1.1 million people - and some of...
Resources and Useful Downloads
DKL Casual Conversion Fact Sheet
Employer Quick Reference Guide