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Employers may have new rules in relation to workplace Christmas parties and COVID-19 vaccination of employees.

Regular, ongoing work with the same employer could amount to an employment relationship, with employment benefits.

This case considered the relevant provisions in the Fair Work Act around a transfer to an appropriate safer job.

A govt inquiry found that sexual harassment in the Australian workplace was rife and the legal framework was complex.

The Coalition has proposed an increase in penalties payable by directors commensurate with increases for union officials.

More onerous reporting obligations on gender equity issues for private sector employers with more than 100 employees have commenced.

In this episode of our Cross-Border Catch-Up podcast series, Lina Fernandez (Boston) and Kate Thompson (New York/Boston) delve into the latest developments in Australia's non-compete legislation.

Michael Byrnes explains how and why an employer's social media activities could be a bullying or WHS issue for employees.

The conversations required to uncover conflicts of interest in employment can sometimes be difficult and awkward.

There are ways to minimise risks to corporate confidential information and employers should be proactive in this area.

The Vincent Young Employment + Workplace Relations team has updated its Employment + Workplace Relations Guide to reflect the changes for this financial year.

The new greenfields provisions are subject to a two-year review period.

Link to article which discusses the problem with excessive amounts of accrued leave for both employers and employees.

Key issues that organisations need to consider as they initiate, conduct and conclude workplace investigations.

Link to interview discussing casual employment & the new Victorian sick leave proposals.

Michael Byrnes, Employment Law Partner, discusses key steps that employers need to take when conducting a police check.

Family and domestic violence leave is a major significant advance in society where it is unfortunately prevalent.

Sacking workers who protested outside CFMEU headquarters was justified as they threatened their employers' reputation.