30 May 2025

FWC decision highlights critical steps businesses should take before dismissing long-term injured workers

A recent Fair Work Commission (FWC) decision has reinforced the importance of following proper processes before dismissing long-term injured workers. Kylie Dunn explains.

7 May 2025

Key tips and best practices for businesses when managing employee probationary periods

Managing employee probationary periods effectively is critical to ensuring that new hires are a good fit for your business, both in terms of capability and cultural alignment...

15 Jan 2025

Working from home: convenience or chaos?

Employers that offer working from home flexibility may be liable under workers compensation laws if an employee sustains an injury whilst working from home, even if the injury occurs whilst the employee is taking a break from work...

20 Dec 2024

Procedural fairness in the spotlight: Key lessons from the High Court

In a landmark decision, the High Court of Australia has allowed an appeal awarding $1.4 million in damages to a former employee of Vision Australia for a psychiatric injury flowing from the termination of his employment. Kylie Dunn explains.

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11 Dec 2024

Discrimination litigation to become more expensive

From 2 October 2024, new cost rules will reshape how discrimination claims are handled in court—impacting employers' ability to recover legal costs, even when they win. What do these changes mean for your business? Kylie Dunn explains.

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11 Nov 2024

Thinking of engaging offshore labour? Proceed with caution.

Independent contractor arrangements often provide a convenient alternative to traditional employment. But the consequences of wrongly classifying someone as a contractor can be severe. Kylie Dunn and Mia Doherty explain.

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5 Oct 2023

Probationary periods in peril

It is often assumed that an employer need not have or give any reason for terminating an employee’s employment during a probationary period. However, a recent High Court decision against Qantas highlights the importance of employers exercising caution...

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25 Sept 2023

Industrial relations: an ever changing landscape

Kylie Dunn discusses the federal government’s latest round of proposed amendments to the Fair Work Act. The Closing Loopholes Bill covers a wide variety of topics, many of which will (if passed) have a significant impact on business’ working arrangements.

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20 July 2023

What’s on the Horizon for Employers this Financial Year?

Kylie Dunn and Lachlan Chuong summarise some key changes to State and Federal Government workplace and industrial relations law for FY 23-24 that employers should be aware of.

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