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Sex Discrimination – AHRC power to investigate breach of positive duty takes effect
From 12 December 2023 onwards, the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) has the power to investigate and hold inquiries into employers who allegedly fail to comply with their duties in relation to unlawful sex discrimination. [...]
Sex Discrimination – AHRC power to investigate breach of positive duty takes effect
From 12 December 2023 onwards, the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) has the power to investigate and hold inquiries into employers who allegedly fail to comply with their duties in relation to unlawful sex discrimination. [...]
Fixed term contracts – the rules have changed
Amendments to the Fair Work Act 2009 (FWA) which took effect on 7 December 2023 introduce new rules in relation to fixed term contracts. These rules mean that a contract of employment must not include [...]
The end of zombie agreements
Following amendments to the Fair Work Act 2009 (FWA) in 2022, on 7 December 2023 all 'zombie' enterprise agreements (ZEA) ceased to have legal effect. 'Zombie' agreements are those made before 1 January 2010. As [...]
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Too Hot to Handle: Long-Term Injured Employees & Return to Work
On 15 September 2023 Elizabeth Devine had the great pleasure of presenting a paper to the Law Society of Tasmania's Employment Law Conference in Hobart on the topic of 'Too Hot to Handle: Long-Term Injured [...]
Important updates from 1 July 2023 – national minimum wage, unfair dismissal threshold, superannuation
On 1 July 2023 there were changes to some of the key elements of the employment law landscape: the National Minimum Wage increased to $23.23 per hour/$882.80 per week minimum wage rates in Modern Awards [...]
Significant changes to the right to request a flexible working arrangement
Following the commencement of new provisions of the Fair Work Act 2009 (FWA) on 6 June 2023, employers now need to ensure that do more than simply refuse a request for a flexible working arrangement [...]
Bullying, Discrimination and Harassment in Legal Practice
On 30 March 2023 Elizabeth Devine reprised a presentation originally given in November 2022 for the The Education Network on the topic of 'Bullying, Discrimination and Harassment in Legal Practice'. As significant amendments to the [...]
Sexual harassment: changes to the Fair Work Act 2009 take effect
On 6 March 2023 amendments to the Fair Work Act 2009 took effect. Sexual harassment in connection with work is now prohibited under s.527D of the Fair Work Act (FWA), in addition to being prohibited [...]
Flexible Working Arrangements: A Non-Negotiable in the Modern Workplace
On 16 February 2023 Elizabeth Devine presented a paper on the topic of 'Flexible Working Arrangements: A Non-Negotiable in the Modern Workplace' for the Television Education Network. Elizabeth began the presentation by explaining the social [...]
