The Situation: The Federal Government has published its highly anticipated reform package to Australia's industrial relations ("IR") framework. While less ambitious than some had expected, the Fair Work Amendment (Supporting...more
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In this edition of the Update, we first report on new legislation passed in respect of modern slavery, review of Modern Awards and report on the introduction of domestic violence leave into the...more
2/4/2019
/ Australia ,
Corporate Social Responsibility ,
Domestic Violence ,
Fair Work Commission ,
Gig Economy ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Modern Slavery Act ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Supply Chain ,
Underpayment ,
Wage and Hour
The Situation: It is relatively uncommon in Australia for workers or employees to bring class actions against their employers in which they allege sham contracting arrangements.
The Development: Four class actions, which...more
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In this edition of the Update, we comment on the Labour Hire Licensing Act 2017 (Qld), which was recently implemented in Queensland and obliges labour hire providers to be licensed...more
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In this edition of the Update, we report on the exposure draft of the Treasury Laws Amendment (Taxation and Superannuation Guarantee Integrity Measures) Bill 2018. We then consider a decision of...more
2/7/2018
/ Australia ,
Back Pay ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Fair Work Act ,
Fair Work Commission ,
Fast-Food Industry ,
High Court of Australia ,
International Labor Laws ,
Internships ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Superannuation ,
Superfund ,
Underpayment ,
Union Representatives ,
Unions ,
Wage and Hour
MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR -
In this edition of the Update, we report on Woolworths' commitment to identify and address human rights risks in its Australian supply chains. We then discuss a class action expected to be lodged...more