Understanding the updates to the Fixed Term Contract Information Statement

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The Fair Work Ombudsman has announced the release of a new version of the Fixed Term Contract Information Statement.

More than a decade of underpayments uncovered: a $50 million bill for Westpac

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Over 47,000 current and former Westpac employees are to receive back payments as the banking giant rectifies more than $50 million in underpayments.

Baby Priya’s law: changes to employer-funded paid parental leave

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Changes to employer-funded paid parental leave laws are now in place with the passing of the Fair Work Amendment (Baby Priya’s) Act 2025.

Understanding the new Payday Super laws

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The landscape of superannuation in Australia is set for a significant change, with the introduction of Payday Super laws.

Breaking the silence: understanding Victoria’s proposed laws on NDAs in sexual harassment cases

The Victorian Government has introduced legislation aimed at overhauling the use of NDAs in sexual harassment settlements.

Westpac said ‘No’ to remote work; the FWC said otherwise

A recent Fair Work Commission ruling has set a key precedent for workplace flexibility that could reshape the landscape of remote work.

FWO v Woolworths and Coles: a deeper dive

Qantas hit with Australia’s largest industrial relations fine (so far)

The Federal Court has imposed Australia’s largest ever industrial relations penalty on Qantas.

Record $305,000 awarded in landmark sexual harassment case

The Federal Court has awarded $305,000 in damages to a former fast-food worker after finding she was sexually harassed and victimised when she pursued complaints.

Understanding the High Court’s interpretation of genuine redundancy

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The High Court has put a decisive end to five years of contested proceedings concerning the meaning of ‘genuine redundancy’ under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth).