Navigating the right to disconnect: everything employers need to know

The Fair Work Amendment (Right to Disconnect) Bill 2023 introduces a shift in Australian employment law, empowering employees with the right to disconnect.
Your guide to everything that’s changed in migration law
Australia’s immigration laws are among the most complex and intricate in the world, and they have recently undergone significant changes. As of 1 July 2024, these changes have strengthened employer …
Power moves: NSW’s bold new laws employers can’t ignore

In a move aimed at bolstering workplace safety and improving employment conditions, the NSW Parliament has recently passed two pieces of legislation.
Workplace delegates’ rights in awards and agreements: changes from 1 July 2024
The passing of the Closing Loopholes legislation required the Fair Work Commission to include a workplace delegates’ rights term in all modern awards.
IR/ER law: fast facts and key points from 1 July 2024

With 1 July marking the start of the new financial year and significant law changes, it’s crucial business owners stay informed.
If culture is the DJ, compliance is the Dancefloor. Don’t let wage theft rob your groove
Wage theft is a growing issue in Australia and is estimated to add up to $1.4 billion a year!
The compliance puzzle: piecing together awards, agreements, and regulatory expectations

Nick Tindley, Partner at Citation Legal, discusses common causes of employee underpayments and how businesses can ensure compliance through accurate payroll system setup, regular audits, and proper interpretation of employment …
To fix, or not to fix: unpacking the new changes to fixed term contracts.
Brittany Byrne, Partner at Citation Legal, discusses fixed term contracts and unpacks the new rules you need to know.
Understanding overtime in the case of dual roles
It is crucial that employers understand how and where overtime payments may be required to ensure compliance with relevant industrial instruments.
“High” performance: navigating medicinal cannabis in the workplace

Rod Marshall, Partner at Citation Legal, delves into the new and complex issue of navigating medicinal cannabis in the workplace.