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A Clean Shave is Lawful and Reasonable

Tasmanian Water and Sewerage Corp (TasWater) v  Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia (the... Continue reading

Communication is Key: The Importance of Designated Communication Channels 

A recent decision by the Fair Work Commission (FWC) in Rebecca Ramirez v Pinnacle ACT Pty Ltd, Kurt Jaks, Richard... Continue reading

Director or Employee? Contract trumps! 

A decision that will be of interest to directors and organisations alike, the case of Feldschuh v Strong Room Technology... Continue reading

Navigating New Terrain: Closing Loopholes 2.0

On 12 February 2024 Federal Parliament passed the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes No. 2) Bill 2023, the final... Continue reading

Navigating the New Right of Entry Laws for Delegates

An Employer’s Guide The recent amendments to the Fair Work Act, enhancing workplace delegates’ right to entry, present opportunities and... Continue reading

In case you missed it …

The most recent Fair Work Legislation Amendments Key Timeline: 4 September 2023: Introduction of the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing... Continue reading

FWC President announces new Paid Agents Working Group to tackle lack of regulation

Following the recent FWC decision in Howell v Elite Elevators Corporation Pty Ltd  [2024] FWC 206, the FWC President has... Continue reading

Fair Work Commission Upholds Employer’s Decision on Hybrid Working Arrangement

Key Takeaways In the first decision of its kind, the Fair Work Commission has ruled against a Sydney-based employee seeking... Continue reading

FWC Rules Against Employer’s Privacy Concerns

Mandates Worker Details Sharing for Protected Action Ballot Key Takeaways 1. Importance of Transparency in PABO: The FWC decision in TWU... Continue reading

CEPU and Official Penalised $27,200 for Unlawful Conduct on Brisbane Construction Site

Key Takeaways The Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing, and Allied Services Union of Australia (CEPU) and one of... Continue reading

FWC decision provides clear direction about the role of the ‘Access period’

A lack of clarity and timeliness in employee communication leads to FWC Rejection Key takeaways Geocon Constructors (ACT) Pty Ltd... Continue reading