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Do Apprenticeship Years Count Towards Long Service Leave?
This depends on your state’s legislation and how soon the apprentice returns to work.
Medicinal cannabis – what employers need to do
The legal use of cannabis-based products for medicinal reasons is becoming a reality around Australia. Read on to find out how employers can confront the issue in the workplace. --3 September 2021
Contractor or employee?
On Wednesday 9 February 2022, the High Court of Australia (‘HCA’) handed down its decision in CFMMEU & Anor v Personnel Contracting Pty Ltd [2022] HCA 1 (Personnel Contracting).
Fair Work Act: Amendments to casual employment
Amended legislation has recently been passed that will make changes to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) to include changes governing casual employment.
Employer Had "Valid Reason" For Dismissal But Gave A Different One: Still Ok To Dismiss
An employer still had a valid reason to dismiss an employee even though it wasn’t the reason it gave at the time.
A rundown of key Industrial Relations changes
New industrial relations changes, including the controversial 'Right to Disconnect,' are now in effect. Learn how these changes could impact your business and what steps you can take to stay compliant.
Boost to paid parental leave
Parliament has passed legislation that will see paid parental leave extended from 18 weeks to 20 weeks from 1 July 2023.
Changes That Impact All Modern Awards
Browse through the recent updates below that impact all employing businesses due to changes applicable to all modern awards and/or changes to the Fair Work Act 2009 or other applicable legislation.
New Industrial Manslaughter Laws In Nsw
NSW has introduced new industrial manslaughter laws to strengthen workplace safety, with harsher penalties for gross negligence leading to deaths in the workplace.