On 21 October 2021, Elizabeth Devine provided a presentation to Thomson Reuters' Mental Health and Employment Law Conference on the topic of ''The Impact of COVID-19 on Mental Health in the Workplace'. Elizabeth's presentation discussed [...]
On 31 August 2021, Elizabeth Devine gave a presentation on behalf of Audiology Australia to recent graduates of audiology. Elizabeth was invited to provide the presentation - Navigating the Minefield: Contracts in Audiology - to [...]
The income threshold for unfair dismissal claims made under the Fair Work Act 2009 increased on 1 July 2020 to $153,600. This threshold will apply to dismissals which took place on 1 July 2020 or [...]
This morning, 19 June 2020, the Fair Work Commission has handed down the Annual Wage Review decision. In recognition of the unprecedented impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the majority decision has awarded a modest increase [...]
On 29 April 2020 Elizabeth Devine presented a webinar for Legalwise Seminars on the topic of 'COVID-19 Response: Changes to the Fair Work Act and Modern Awards'. In the weeks following the declaration of the [...]
COVID-19 Response – Changes to the Fair Work Act 2009 and Awards Disclaimer: the purpose of this article is to provide you with information and ideas. It is not intended to provide you [...]
On 19 March 2020 Elizabeth Devine presented a seminar in Sydney for Legalwise Seminars on the topic of 'Federal and State Discrimination Laws: Employer Liability, Defences, Exceptions and Exemptions'. Elizabeth provided a comprehensive account of [...]
Covid-19: What Australian employers need to know and do Disclaimer: the purpose of this article is to provide you with information and ideas. It is not intended to provide you with comprehensive information [...]
While underpayment of employees is nothing new, the risk of getting caught has increased significantly in recent years in Australia. Large employers and small have found themselves on the wrong side of the law and [...]
On 24 October 2019 Elizabeth Devine presented a paper on this topic to the Australasian Association of Workplace Investigators' Conference 'Workplace Investigations - Risky Business?' which was held at the Grace Hotel in Sydney. The [...]