A practical guide for employers on what you can (and can’t) monitor — and what happens when you get it wrong. You already know your business has legitimate reasons to monitor what happens in your workplace. Protecting IP, managing productivity, investigating misconduct — none of that is controversial. The temptation to keep a closer eye…
On 31 March 2026, a Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission (the Commission) handed down one of the most significant wage decisions in recent decades, determining that employees aged 18 to 20 covered by certain retail-facing awards will be entitled to the full adult award rate once they have completed six months’ employment with…
Section 200B of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) places restrictions on the giving of certain benefits to employees on their exit from the organisation in certain circumstances. These benefits are often referred to as “golden handshakes” and are subject to strict requirements before they can be made. Generally, a departing person cannot receive benefits worth more than…
A $200 million radio contract, a live on-air walk-off, and allegations of bullying — the unfolding controversy surrounding Kyle and Jackie O is more than media gossip; it’s a powerful and timely reminder that workplace misconduct can arise anywhere. Reports that Kyle Sandilands has been accused of breaching his contract amid an on-air dispute involving…
Industrial Relations and Other Legislation Amendment (Workplace Protections) Act 2025 (NSW) A number of significant amendments under the Industrial Relations and Other Legislation Amendment (Workplace Protections) Act 2025 will commence throughout 2026. These changes strengthen enforcement mechanisms under work health and safety legislation and increase compliance obligations for NSW businesses. Commencement: 1 March 2026 From 1 March…