If a worker has been sexually harassed at work, they may apply to the Fair Work Commission (FWC) under section 789FD of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act) for orders to stop the sexual harassment. The FWC can make such orders if they are satisfied that: In those circumstances, the FWC can make […]
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The General Protections regime is set out in Part 3-1 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (the Act), which aims to protect all individuals’ workplace rights. If an employer engages in conduct that amounts to “adverse action” against an employee, an employer may contravene this part of the Act. Adverse action includes actions like
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The term ‘serious misconduct‘ is used often, but understanding its true meaning is critical, especially when it comes to termination decisions. Under Regulation 1.07 of the Fair Work Regulations 2009 (Cth), serious misconduct includes behaviour that is wilful or deliberate, and fundamentally inconsistent with the employee’s contract of employment. It can justify summary dismissal (that
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The ‘right to disconnect’ came into effect for non-small business employers last year and now comes into effect for small business employers from 26 August 2025. A small business employer is defined by section 23 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) as an employer who employs fewer than 15 employees at that time. This
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If you’re a business owner or manager, reviewing your employment contracts regularly is essential. With significant changes to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) and broader workplace laws in recent years, outdated employment agreements can put your business at legal and financial risk. Here are five key contract terms to consider when reviewing or updating
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As the new financial year begins, Australian employers need to prepare for several key employment law and payroll changes that take effect from 1 July 2025. These updates will impact wage compliance, superannuation, and unfair dismissal exposure, and failing to act could result in legal and/or financial risk. Here’s a breakdown of the most important
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