Parents refuse to pay private schools fees due to bullying

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In controversial litigation, the parents of a school student refused to pay nearly $43,000 in school fees after claiming a prestigious school failed to protect their son from repeated bullying …

Taking a closer look: new employment laws promoting job security and gender equality

The passing of the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Bill 2022 (Bill) on 2 December 2022 marked the most significant industrial relations reform since the introduction of the Fair …

Shutdown provisions have been amended for 78 modern awards. Is your business affected?

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The Fair Work Commission has made amendments to most modern award shutdown provisions, impacting the way employers implement shutdown periods.

The Fair Work Commission has amended shutdown provisions in 78 modern awards

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has made amendments to most modern award shutdown provisions, impacting the way employers implement shutdown periods.

What’s changing with unpaid parental leave?

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Did you know that all employees, including casual employees, are entitled to take unpaid parental leave if they’ve worked for their employer for at least 12 months?

Regular and systematic casual employment not counted for redundancy pay

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The Fair Work Amendment (Supporting Australia’s Jobs and Economic Recovery) Bill 2021 (Bill) passed Parliament on 22 March 2021.

Changes in sexual harassment legislation explained

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In this article, our experts discuss some significant changes to the Sex Discrimination Act and the Australian Human Rights Commission Act.