16 Nov 2022 Employment and safety When is a party also a workplace? What employers need to understand ahead of the holiday party ... If misconduct occurs outside of ordinary work hours, it may constitute a 'valid reason' for dismissal.
16 Nov 2022 Employment and safety Ten days paid family and domestic violence leave becomes a National Employment Standards entitlement The Fair Work Amendment (Paid Family and Domestic Violence Leave) Bill 2022 (Bill) will amend the Fair Work Act 2009 (Act) to provide for ten days of paid family and domestic violence leave in the National Employment Standards (NES).
15 Nov 2022 Employment and safety Employers get ready for changes to Queensland IR laws The Palaszczuk Government has made amendments to Queensland's industrial relations laws.
2 Nov 2022 Corporate and commercial What is ESG? Ten takeaways for directors and c-suite executives ESG relates to environmental, social and corporate governance factors. It goes beyond specific existing legal requirements and sits on the border of ethics, politics, law and public relations.
26 Oct 2022 Corporate and commercial Transitional period for existing company directors is ending soon Are you an existing director? To meet your obligations as a director, you must apply for a Director Identification Number by 30 November 2022.
29 Sep 2022 Employment and safety Is your workplace prepared to respond to the latest recommendations from the Respect@Work Report? The Albanese Government has introduced the Anti-Discrimination and Human Rights Legislation Amendment (Respect at Work) Bill 2022.
26 Sep 2022 Corporate and commercial AGM season 2022 - issues bullet list As the 2022 AGM season commences, Partner and Head of Capital Markets, Brent Van Staden has complied a list of issues that may arise when preparing the Annual General Meeting Notices (NOMs). Some issues to consider include:
17 Jul 2022 Education Corporate and commercial Employment and safety Timely lessons for educational institutions - John XXIII College v SMA As we return to pubs and clubs, it is important for those who may hold a duty of care - whether that be schools, universities, or residential colleges - for some social situations to be aware of their obligations.
1 Jul 2022 Digital governance, cyber and privacy Corporate and commercial Employment and safety Sensitive information and the employment relationship The interplay between the employee records exemption and the decisions in Lee and Knight has been the subject of much difficulty for employment and privacy lawyers.
30 Jun 2022 Employment and safety Prepare for 1 July - key changes to workplace laws Employers need to be aware of the changes to workplace laws when determining wages, assessing unfair dismissal eligibility and workplace law compliance. Seek advice if unsure of your obligations.