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The ‘Right to Disconnect’ – what it means for employees a …
Earlier this year, ‘Right to Disconnect’ provisions were added to the raft of amendments to the Fair Work Act under the Fair Work Legislation...
Connecting with purpose at SXSW Austin, Texas March 2024
By Danny King and Sonia Chandra In what feels like a forever ago, we were fortunate to get the...
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 …
*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...
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...
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...
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