New Wage Theft Laws – The New Fair Work Act Changes Target Underpayment with Stricter Penalties

Australia has introduced new and harsher underpayment and wage theft laws. This article will explore...

The Right to Disconnect: Protecting Employees’ Work-Life Balance

This article will explore what exactly is the “right to disconnect” and the new obligations...

Trust in the Workplace: Misleading and Deceptive Conduct

This article will explore the surrounding laws on misleading and deceptive conduct in the workplace...

Resignation: When is it really a dismissal?

This article explores when an employee’s resignation may be deemed as a dismissal, with a...

Closing the Loopholes Act: A Guide for Employers Phase One Reforms

The Australian government has recently introduced workplace changes through the Closing the Loopholes Act in...

Legal Obligation of Promoting Gender Equality in the Workplace

Promoting gender equality in the workplace is a key legal obligation that contributes to creating...

Psychosocial Risks in the Workplace (NSW) and How Can They Be Managed?

This article explores the legal framework regarding psychosocial risks in the workplace, sources of psychosocial...

Surveillance in the Australian Workplace – is it legal and what do I need to know?

What is workplace surveillance? In recent decades with the growth of technology, there have been...

Can I still work from home (remotely)?

General guidance as to when it is practical and reasonable to work from home Have...

Understanding your entitlements when your employment is terminated

Are you worried that you may lose your entitlements after your employment has been terminated?...