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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 Sep 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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31 May 2023

Pay secrecy clauses banned from 7 June 2023
Did you know that your business’ upcoming pay review process might trigger your employees gaining the right to publicly discuss their remuneration? Kylie Dunn discusses the new ban on pay secrecy clauses in employment contracts...
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16 May 2023

Myth-busting: Workplace law
Workplace law can be complicated. Employers are faced with understanding and implementing an increasingly regulated and often “employee friendly” set of rules, requirements and laws. Kylie Dunn clarifies some common workplace law myths.
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