What is a fixed-term contract? The term “fixed term” covers all forms of contracts of employment which provide for a limited period of time, either by providing a specific end…
In the very recent case of Gautam Parimoo v Lake Resources N.L. [2023] FWC 2543 (4 October 2023) the Fair Work Commission was required to determine if it had jurisdiction…
On 4 September 2023, the Australian Government introduced the Closing Loopholes Bill to the Federal Parliament. As the name suggests, this tranche of Industrial Relations Legislation includes but is not…
Navigating the intricate and complex matrix of workplace regulation is essential for every business. A recent Federal Circuit Court case involving the co-founder of Chatime[1], a popular bubble-tea chain, highlights…
Small business employers (employers with less than 15 employees) from 1 August 2023 are required to provide Paid Family and Domestic Violence (FDV) leave, as outlined in the National Employment…
Do you have burning questions about managing health-related challenges in the workplace? Mazars in Australia and LIME Medicolegal are here to help! On Thursday, 15 June, Mazars co-hosted an event…
In today’s rapidly evolving work landscape, where the need for work-life balance and gender equality has gained significant traction, several important changes have been implemented to address concerns related to…
Mazars IR/ER/psychology experts, Cheryl-Anne Laird, Partner and Yan Flageul, Senior HR Advisor, provide an overview of the changed regulatory framework for sexual harassment in connection with work, what this means for employers…
The Secure Jobs, Better Pay amendments to the Fair Work Act will progressively be implemented throughout 2023. With some amendments having already commenced and others commencing on March 6. In…
With the passing of new amendments to the Fair Work Act, 2009 in late 2022, employers are faced with changes that will impact how they manage their workforce. This webinar…
