27 Jan 2022 Banking and finance Insurance Corporate and commercial Tax Intellectual Property and Technology Digital governance, cyber and privacy Financial services Practical cyber risk management checklist In this checklist, we outline our top tips to mitigate the risk of malicious cyber incidents.
21 Dec 2021 Employment and safety Can I work from home indefinitely? Hair v State of Queensland (Queensland Health) [2021] QIRC 422 shows that the answer to this question may depend on the employer's operational requirements and the practicalities of the flexible working arrangement being requested.
15 Dec 2021 Employment and safety NSW Covid-19 rules relaxed As rules and restrictions applying to businesses are eased, consultation and communication with your workforce remains key for employers in managing ongoing Covid-19 risk and implementing control measures to manage that risk.
11 Nov 2021 Employment and safety Stop sexual harassment orders take effect in the Fair Work Commission Employers should be aware that the Sex Discrimination and Fair Work (Respect at Work) Amendment Act has made a number of changes to the Fair Work Act.
30 Aug 2021 Employment and safety Covid vaccinations for construction and mining workers in NSW A look at the current public health orders, SafeWork NSW and Resources Regulator advice, and risks and issues for employers to consider before enacting a Covid vaccination program.
4 Aug 2021 Employment and safety Class actions Casual employment clarified: WorkPac Pty Ltd v Rossato On 4 August 2021, the High Court of Australia handed down a long awaited and landmark decision in WorkPac Pty Ltd v Robert Rossato & Ors [2021] HCA 23.
9 Jul 2021 Education Corporate and commercial Employment and safety NSW lockdown extension - checklist for education providers The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a profound impact on the Education sector, with many of our clients overwhelmed by the snap changes and the issues that arise from changing restrictions.
27 Jun 2021 Employment and safety Prepare for 1 July - key changes to workplace laws On 1 July 2021, a number of changes to workplace laws commence that will impact on employers in a range of areas
7 Jun 2021 Education Corporate and commercial Employment and safety New laws set to ban aggressive and violent parents from Victorian schools Power to issue school community safety orders will assist schools to manage risk of harm to staff and students.
28 May 2021 Employment and safety Director sentenced to imprisonment for Safety Breach in WA Courts are moving to impose significant penalties against both Directors in Western Australia and operating companies in New South Wales.