Employment Law Resources
Welcome to our employment law insights, guides, and tools designed to assist employers.
Our collection covers key workplace topics such as performance management, compliance with the Fair Work Act, redundancy, workplace investigations, employment law claims such as Unfair Dismissal and General Protections claims, and effective HR practices. We focus on providing straightforward explanations of complex legal issues, helping employers and HR professionals make informed decisions.
We update these resources regularly to reflect the latest developments in employment law and workplace relations.
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The positive duty set out in section 47C of the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth) (SDA) requires...
Changes were made to the flexible work arrangement regime under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW...
The Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) was amended with effect from 1 January 2025 to criminalise wage theft...
1. Bullying isn’t just about being unpleasant Under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (the Act)...
The case of Hughes v Alcoa Portland Aluminium Pty Ltd FWC 37 clarified that the end of a fixed term...
1. An employee can file a General Protections claim (dismissal) even if they resigned If an employee...
Should your Workplace Policies be included in your Contracts? In the well-known Nikolich case, the...
On 5 September 2025, the Federal Court handed down a decision that shakes up the practice of relying...
1. Post Employment Restraints aren’t always enforceable Just because your employment contract...