by Jennifer Bicknell | Mar 22, 2023
From 6 March 2023, a person who alleges they have been sexually harassed in connection with work can apply for the Fair Work Commission to deal with a sexual harassment dispute if they are: a worker in a business or undertaking; or seeking to become a worker in a...
by Jennifer Bicknell | Feb 24, 2023
Unfair Dismissal Fact Sheet In order for an employee to qualify to bring an Unfair Dismissal Claim in the Fair Work Commission, certain boxes must be ticked. Check out our Unfair Dismissal Fact Sheet.
by Jennifer Bicknell | Feb 13, 2023
What should be included in a sexual harassment policy? Whatever is necessary to ensure that everyone in the workplace understands and complies with their legal obligations and responsibilities. This checklist will help your business determine if your current policy...
by Jennifer Bicknell | Jan 20, 2023
Respect@work Portal The Australian Human Rights Commission has launched a website to provide resources for employers and employees regarding the positive duty that will be in place under the upcoming sexual harassment legislative amendments. The website has best...
by Jennifer Bicknell | Dec 19, 2022
The Secure Jobs and Better Pay Act (Cth) 2022 received Royal Assent on 6 December 2022. The Act amends workplace laws relating to: • job security and gender equality • workplace conditions and protections • bargaining • compliance and enforcement and • workplace...
by Jennifer Bicknell | Dec 16, 2022
Is Your Workplace Ready for 2023? We all like to start the new year on the right foot. Right? So in January whilst many of you are lying on a beach, we will be busy reviewing employment contracts, updating policies and procedures and preparing new management tools for...