Australia’s employment landscape is set for a significant overhaul in 2024 with proposed amendments to the Fair Work Act. These changes, stemming from the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Protecting Worker
Pregnancy discrimination is not uncommon. Pregnancy discrimination occurs when an employer treats a pregnant worker differently from others because of their pregnancy status. Despite the progress made in workplace equality,
Workplace surveillance and monitoring employees involve systematically observing or tracking employees’ activities, behaviours, and communications within a workplace. This is a complex issue in Australia, and there’s a pressing need
The rules on fixed-term employment contracts have recently been updated. The new rules on fixed term employment will apply from 6 December 2023. These new regulations set limits on the
Long service leave (LSL) is a reward to an employee as a recognition of their continued services in a particular industry. LSL is accumulated over an extended amount of period.
In workplace investigations, the testimonies of witnesses frequently serve as a key part of the investigation. Often, witness statements and interviews will have a significant impact on the outcome. These
What is Redundancy? Redundancy occurs when an employer terminates an employee’s position due to factors such as organisational restructuring, bankruptcy, business closure or downsizing due to financial difficulty. A genuine
Workplace investigations are a critical component of maintaining a safe, respectful, and productive work environment. People often initiate them in response to allegations of misconduct, policy breaches, or other serious
An unfair workplace investigation is an investigation in the workplace that is not impartial or procedurally fair. It may involve bias, lack of transparency, or failure to follow correct procedures.
