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Working every Sunday doesn’t mean you get an extra holiday – clarifying the definition of 'seven day shiftworker'

The Fair Work Commission recently found that dairy workers are not 'seven day shiftworkers' even though they work on weekends, if they do not work regular shifts rotating across all seven days.

The new Right to Disconnect – what it means for employers

The new employee 'right to disconnect' is the most controversial aspect of the Federal Government's recent reforms to workplace laws. We examine what it means for employers and what they need to do next.

Greater protections for workers as Parliament passes Loopholes No 2

The Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes No 2) Bill 2024 was passed by parliament on 12 February 2024. The Loopholes 2 Bill makes significant amendments to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) which are designed to provide greater protections to employees and other 'employee like' workers.

Greater flexibility for parents

Significant changes to parental leave have been introduced that represent a transformative step towards striking a healthy work-family balance and fostering family support for employees.

High Court confirms Qantas's decision to outsource airport ground handling was unlawful

Following the High Court of Australia's decision that Qantas had unlawfully outsourced the jobs of nearly 1700 ground handlers, employers are on notice that they cannot take adverse action against employees based on their future or potential workplace rights.

Overtime changes to the Professional Employees Award 2020: The countdown is on!

Further changes to overtime pay requirements will become effective on 16 September 2023. At that time, many (but not all) PE Award-covered employees will become entitled to payment at specific rates of pay for additional hours of work.

Detangling the Fair Work Amendment - Closing Loopholes Bill

The end of financial year means changes to minimum wage and award rate wages in July.

Vicarious liability update – the shocking case of Schokman

The High Court has held that an employer was not vicariously liable for its employee's actions in urinating on a co-worker in their shared accommodation.

EOFY payments and penalties update - are you ready?

The end of financial year means changes to minimum wage and award rate wages in July.

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