by Jennifer Bicknell | Oct 13, 2022
Monash University business school released a report about a pilot study regarding pregnancy discrimination in the workplace. The report notes that case law by itself is not a helpful insight into experiences of pregnant women at work, it is only “the tip of the...
by Jennifer Bicknell | Oct 13, 2022
Dan Murphy’s wanted to hire 2,200 people to fill positions in 258 stores. They sought to avoid the hiring process bureaucracy by guaranteeing an on-the-spot 10-minute job interview with anyone over 18 who came in. Dan Murphy’s now have 1,000 applicants moving through...
by Jennifer Bicknell | Oct 13, 2022
National Cabinet has decided to extend the Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment (PLDP) at current rates beyond 30 September 2022. It will remain available for as long as mandatory isolation periods are applied by all States and Territories. The PLDP is a lump sum payment...
by Jennifer Bicknell | Sep 27, 2022
James Morrow asked for my views on the impact of the Federal Government’s plans to place a positive duty on employers to take measures to eliminate sexual harassment, discrimination and victimisation in the workplace. You can read the full article here (with a...
by Jennifer Bicknell | Sep 27, 2022
Some workplace wisdom from your friendly Poet Lawyer-ate. The first Tuesday in November The day that stops the nation Every workplace takes a spell To join the celebration It’s not my place to be a nag But as a lawyer it behooves The sharing of a friendly tip About...
by Jennifer Bicknell | Sep 26, 2022
An employee filed an anti-bullying application in the Fair Work Commission in September 2020 against a Director of his employer. The Director denied the allegations. The parties participated in Conciliation. Commissioner Simpson stated that during...
