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...
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...
End-of-employment crossroads: Why redundancy may not be the best answer
Workplace relationships can be complex and dynamic. They change naturally over time as perspectives and people’s circumstances evolve. They can...
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...
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...