Matthew Parker

Matthew Parker

K&L Gates LLP


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NSW State Government Introduces New Legislation for Public Sector Employment

Australia's largest employer is the State Government of New South Wales and its agencies. It represents AUD60 billion of the economy in New South Wales. Any reform in the public sector is, therefore, important to us...more

6/13/2013 - Jumpstart GSE Reform Act

Non-Party Employer Made to Pay Costs in Restraint Litigation

On 1 May 2013, the Supreme Court of New South Wales handed down judgment in HRX Pty Ltd v Scott [2013] NSWSC 451 (HRX v Scott). In doing so, the Court sent a clear message to employers about the risks associated with...more

5/8/2013 - Non-Compete Agreements Non-Parties Restraints Restrictive Covenants

Fair Work Amendment Bill 2013 Enters Parliament

As discussed in our previous Legal Insight on 18 February 2013, the Commonwealth Government has followed through on its promise to move quickly in amending the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act) with the Fair Work Amendment...more

3/26/2013 - EU Fair Work Act Fair Work Amendment Fair Work Commission Flex-Time Policies Parental Leave Proposed Legislation Workplace Bullying

NSW Government Announces new Construction Guidelines

NSW Treasurer and Minister for Industrial Relations, the Hon. Mike Baird, has announced that new procurement Guidelines for the State's infrastructure projects will come into effect on 1 July 2013. In announcing the...more

3/25/2013 - Compliance Contractors Infrastructure Procurement Guidelines

Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal to Order Minimum Conditions for Drivers

On 1 July 2012, the Road Safety Remuneration Act 2012 (Cth) (Act) came in to force imposing requirements on employers across the road transport industry to meet new remuneration and employment standards for their drivers....more

2/21/2013 - Fair Work Commission Remuneration Road Safety Remuneration Act Transport Workers Union Trucking Industry Trucking Regulations

Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012 Sets More Stringent Reporting Standards

Following the Federal Government's introduction of the Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Amendment Bill 2012 in March last year, employers have been preparing for the introduction of a more stringent reporting...more

2/14/2013 - EOW Reporting Requirements Workplace Gender Equality Act

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