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Maintaining a healthy work-life balance has become a significant concern for employees across industries. In response to this growing need, the Secure Jobs, Better Pay Act 2022 has been introduced, amending rules, and introducing new provisions to empower the Fair Work...
When the Fair Work Act fully commenced on 1 January 2010, many workplace agreements no longer covered employees and so ceased to operate; with employees now covered by an enterprise agreement, modern award or other registered agreement. However, for certain kinds...
Following amendments made by Safe Work Australia in June 2022, Western Australia’s Work Health and Safety (WHS) Regulations were updated with new provisions relating to psychosocial risks and specific regulatory duties on how employers are required to manage them. These changes...
A recent ruling by the Fair Work Commission (FWC) emphasised the importance of clear and understandable workplace policies. Policies that are too long, too complicated, and too legalistic can lead to confusion, misunderstandings, and misinterpretations. As a result, employees can unknowingly...
Sexual harassment is unlawful and can cause deep physical and psychological harm to employees. It poses serious work health and safety risk, and businesses have a legal and ethical responsibility to identify and prevent the risks. This is especially true for...
Australians, across the country, are suffering the financial, social, emotional, physical, and psychological harm associated with workplace sexual harassment. This type of behaviour also represents a very real financial burden on businesses through lost productivity, employee turnover, and other associated impacts. Although...
Good leaders strive to promote a working environment that is positive and supportive for all employees, free from any form of discrimination, bullying or harassment. In instances of sexual harassment at work, the impact is costly for employers, both financially and...
Honesty and trust are critical to a successful working relationship. The Fair Work Act states that workers should be truthful in all dealings with their employer. Not only does this ensure employees can be trusted to provide accurate and reliable information,...
Employers must maintain a safe and healthy work environment for employees, which is why given the unfortunate frequency of drug and alcohol related incidents during work functions, extended lunches and office parties where anything goes are now a thing of the...
On 2 December 2022, the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Bill was passed into legislation. One of the changes included is the regulation of fixed term contracts. This new set of statutory requirements will commence from 7 December...