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New costs protection laws for victims of discrimination – …
Under the Australian Human Rights Commission Amendment (Costs Protection) Act 2024 (Cth) which was passed on 19 September 2024, unsuccessful...
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...
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...
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...
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 arr …
From 6 June 2023, significant changes to the flexible working arrangement provisions in the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) will be implemented. These...
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...
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