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Pre-employment medical examinations: Are they permissible?
Unpack when pre‑employment medical exams are lawful, and how employers can balance safety, privacy and discrimination risks while making defensible hiring decisions.
$305K Payout for Workplace Sexual Harassment
A Federal Court ruling in favor of a fast food employee subjected to severe sexual harassment sets a significant precedent on sex-based harassment and the responsibility of employers to maintain a safe workplace.
Sexual harassment at work: migrant women’s experience
A new report has revealed the extent of sexual harassment experienced by migrant women on temporary visas, adding to the picture of exploitation, wage theft and precarious employment in this vulnerable group.
Why it’s time to revisit your positive duty obligations
With new enforcement powers in place, passive compliance isn’t enough. This article outlines the key steps every employer must take to meet their legal obligation and avoid serious consequences.
Workplace diversity: Supporting employees with a disability
Small workplace adjustments can make a powerful difference. Discover how supporting employees with disability can strengthen inclusion, performance, and your organisation as a whole.
Forcing an employee to retire: Is it allowed?
Thinking of nudging an older employee toward retirement? A wrong move could expose you to serious legal risk. Here’s what to consider first.
Conducting Sexual Harassment Investigations In The Workplace
Reassess your workplace’s sexual harassment investigation procedures in light of new "positive duty" laws. Learn essential strategies and compliance requirements from Australian Business Lawyers & Advisors.
Bullied for ‘fun’:tribunal blasts AusPost for ‘witch hunt’
A tribunal has criticised Australia Post’s internal investigation of a discrimination, harassment, and bullying complaint, finding many of the findings were not based in fact.
Conducting Sexual Harassment Investigations In The Workplace
Reassess your workplace’s sexual harassment investigation procedures in light of new "positive duty" laws. Learn essential strategies and compliance requirements from Australian Business Lawyers & Advisors.
Workers compensation: Can employee be made redundant?
Employees on workers’ compensation can be made redundant, but only when the redundancy is genuine, fair, and carefully managed to comply with multiple legal protections.