12 May 2023

Employees must be asked whether they want to work on public holidays

A recent decision handed down by the Full Court of the Federal Court has clarified the process that businesses must follow in relation to working arrangements on public holidays...

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31 Mar 2023

Not easy to be super - Full Federal Court confirms meaning of ‘employee’ for superannuation purposes

Recently the Full Federal Court considered whether a contractor who traded under a partnership structure was eligible for superannuation. Lachlan Chuong provides an overview of the case here.

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24 Feb 2023

Secure Jobs, Better Pay Act - how to prepare for the new workplace laws

In collaboration with Adelaide Aspire, DMAW Lawyers were pleased to present on the recent Secure Jobs, Better Pay Act and how to prepare for the new workplace laws.

20 Feb 2023

Fair Work Ombudsman turns up the heat – ‘85 Degrees’ franchisor faces legal liability for franchisees’ breaches of Fair Work Act

For the first time, the Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced proceedings against a franchisor for failing to take reasonable steps to ensure that its franchisees did not contravene the Fair Work Act. Paul Dugan and Kylie Dunn explain.

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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)...

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