17 Feb 2023

To keep or not to keep – Retention of employee COVID-19 vaccination information

In the midst of COVID-19 many businesses collected COVID-19 vaccination information from their employees in order to comply with pandemic laws. As we return to pre-pandemic norms, what can or should happen with this information?

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15 Dec 2022

Are fixed-term contracts a thing of the past?

The Secure Jobs, Better Pay Act severely restricts the use of fixed term and outer limit contracts of employment. Paul Dugan and Kylie Dunn discuss what this change means for your business.

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12 Dec 2022

Secure Jobs, Better Pay Bill receives royal assent – overview of new workplace laws

On 2 December 2022, the landmark Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Bill 2022 (Bill) passed both houses of Parliament. On 6 December 2022, the Bill received royal assent.

2 Dec 2022

Respect @ Work Bill Passes – What Businesses Need to Know

On 28 November 2022, the Anti-Discrimination and Human Rights Legislation Amendment (Respect at Work) Bill 2022 passed both houses of parliament. Paul Dugan and Kylie Dunn outline some of the key changes introduced by the Bill...

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24 Nov 2022

Zombie agreements and the Secure Jobs, Better Pay Bill passes lower house

On 27 October 2022, the Federal Government introduced the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Bill (Bill) to Parliament. If passed, the Bill will amend the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act)...

11 Apr 2022

Business trips – blurring the line between work and play

A recent decision of the South Australian Employment Tribunal highlights the potential workers compensation liability risks associated with sending employees on business trips. Paul Dugan and Kylie Dunn explain.

10 Feb 2022

High Court gives green light to independent contractor arrangements

Recently the High Court handed down two very significant judgments on test cases about the legal distinction between independent contractors and employees. Paul Dugan, Kylie Dunn and Lachlan Chuong explain.

15 Dec 2021

Fair Work Commission unanimously determines that vaccination mandate is unreasonable – a lesson in consultation

On 3 December 2021, a full bench of the Fair Work Commission (FWC) determined that a direction issued by BHP group member, Mt Arthur Coal Pty Ltd, which required all workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19...

25 Nov 2021

Government broadens the scope of no fault vaccination claims scheme

On 24 November 2021, the Australian Government modified the eligibility criteria of the national COVID-19 Vaccine Claims Scheme, announcing that the threshold for making a claim will be reduced from $5,000 to $1,000...

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