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Errant Paid Agents to be Ousted Under New Code
The Fair Work Commission’s (FWC) President, Adam Hatcher, has released a draft code of conduct for paid agents and is now seeking feedback from stakeholders.
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Neurodivergence Data Collection Crucial to Inclusion
New guidance released March 2026 by Diversity Council Australia (DCA) and Autism inclusion organisation, ‘Amaze’, has drawn attention to a significant gap in workplace
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Courts Back Union Enforcement as Woolworths Penalised for Enterprise Agreement Breaches
A series of recent penalty decisions against Woolworths have highlighted a message that courts are increasingly willing to spell out: large employers cannot dismiss compliance
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FWC Confirms Constructive Dismissal After Flawed Process
The Fair Work Commission’s (FWC) recent decision in Courtney Sewell v dnata Airport Services Pty Limited [2025] FWC 2823 (Sewell) serves as an important reminder
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Victorian Governments Proposed WFH Legislation
The Victorian Government is proposing groundbreaking legislation to legally entrench a right for employees to work from home (WFH) “at least two days per week”,
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Liability of Franchisors for Underpayments by Franchisees
In the recent decision of Bakers Delight Holdings Ltd v Fair Work Ombudsman [2025] FCAFC 144 (the Decision), the Federal Court of Australia (the Court)
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Victorian Government to Legislate NDA Ban
The Allen Labor Government has introduced the Restricting Non-Disclosure Agreements (Sexual Harassment at Work) Bill 2025 (the Bill) to the Victorian Parliament. The Bill seeks
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$150,000 Penalty for Unlawful Dismissal
A tribunal in Queensland has awarded a sexually harassed and assaulted worker $140,000 in damages. The worker was employed by Oishi Teppanyaki & Café Pty
Post-Employment Restraints in Australia: A Guide for Employers & Employees
What are post-employment restraints? Post-employment restraints are provisions found in employment agreements which seek to restrict former employees following the termination of their employment, including
Employment Law
Unfair Dismissal vs General Protections: A Practical Overview
Employees who have been dismissed from their employment may have legal options available to challenge that decision, two of the most common avenues, being Unfair
Employment Law
What Does An Employment Lawyer Do?
Employment law is more than just rules and regulations; it protects rights, defines responsibilities and helps resolve workplace conflict. Whether you’re an employee, contractor, HR
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Mental Health Break Defeats Deactivation Claim
In the recent decision of Priyansh Singh Panwar v Portier Pacific Pty Ltd [2025] FWC 1578 (the Decision) the Fair Work Commission (the FWC) has