The Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes No. 2) Act 2024 (in force as of 26 February 2024) introduces substantial changes to Australian workplaces. The ‘right to disconnect’ is one such change attracting considerable attention. The legislation inserts...
In response to evolving workplace dynamics, the Australian government introduced the Closing the Loopholes Act. This legislation, which has been delivered in two phases, aims to address gaps in existing legislation and enhance protections for workers. Both phases of...
The Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes No. 2) Bill 2023 received Royal Assent on 26 February 2024. This legislation introduces changes to the Fair Work Act that are significant to all employers. The most significant changes relate to the way the law...
In the modern era of advanced technology, the issue of employee surveillance and privacy in the workplace has become increasingly relevant. Workplace surveillance can take various forms, including video surveillance, computer monitoring, telephone monitoring, email...
Terminating an employee in Australia can have significant legal and financial implications for an employer. However, employers can mitigate risk by understanding and complying with their legal obligations and approaching employee terminations in a fair way. This...
