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On 6 December 2022, the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs Better Pay) Act 2002 (Cth) passed through Federal Parliament resulting in a number of amendments to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (the FW Act).  Amongst other changes, the amendments to the FW Act now...

Let’s face it a disgruntled workforce leads to an unpleasant workplace, which in turn is likely to result in lower productivity and disharmony. Employees who feel undervalued, will, no matter how loyal, eventually leave. So, how can employers celebrate employees’...

I was recently asked if not having a “termination clause” in a written contract of employment matters when the contract identifies the relevant industrial instrument. Is the implied term of reasonable notice still good law? Kilminster The inclusion of a clause...

Get it wrong and it may feel like a volcano exploding lava right in your face! What is a Genuine Redundancy? An employer may terminate an employee for reason of redundancy if the employer no longer requires the position to be performed by the employee or by anyone...

Introduction Bullying is recognised as a work place hazard creating a risk to health and safety. As we have stated in the past, the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (the Act) defines bullying as occurring when an individual or group of individuals repeatedly behave...

Employers can generally manage their business in a way that the employer considers best; such that it ensures a safe working environment for employees. However sometimes the line between what the business of the employer is and what is personal/private to the employee...

Originally this article was going to be a cautionary tale for my clients about the strict, non-negotiable timelines and requirements set down in the legislation for enterprise bargaining and enterprise agreement (EA) approval by the Fair Work Commission as I know...