‘Tis the Season to Avoid Folly: Workplace Christmas Parties (2024 Edition)
It’s that time of year. The ‘Silly Season’. For many organisations, the official employer Christmas party is imminent. The starting point…
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Secret Recording by Employees: An Own Goal
In the recent unfair dismissal decision Karen Altham-Wooding v PKDKAdventures Pty Ltd [2024] FWC 2753, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) affirmed…
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The Effective End of Probationary Periods?
Background Even though the recent Federal Court judgment of Justice Nicholas in Dabboussy v Australian Federation of Islamic Councils [2024] FCA…
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Protecting the Complainant v Proving the Case: A Difficult Balance
In recent years employers have placed greater importance on the protection of employees who raise allegations of misconduct or wrongdoing…
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The Right to Disconnect: Contact from Customers and Clients
There has been much coverage and discussion about the newly introduced right to disconnect, particularly the right of employees to…
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Employees Biden Their Time: How Old is Too Old?
Much media coverage has been given to whether US President Joe Biden has the physical capacity and mental acuity to…
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Important Workplace Relations Changes Effective 1 July 2024
Employers and employees alike should be aware of important changes in the workplace relations arena, effective 1 July 2024. From that date…
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Time of Reckoning for Non-Compete Clauses
Background Non-Compete clauses are under attack from various quarters. Broadly speaking, non-compete clauses are a form of post-employment restraint that prohibit an…
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The Right to Disconnect: What is it? What does it mean for workplaces?
One of the most talked about and debated workplace reforms of recent times is the ‘right to disconnect’. This right…
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Valentine’s Day in the Workplace (2024 Edition)
Valentine’s Day, the celebration of romance and romantic love, takes place annually on February 14. While many assiduously avoid what they…
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