The assassination of conservative campaigner, activist, and podcaster Charlie Kirk at a Utah-based university campus recently has ignited a firestorm in the United States.

Employers need to carefully balance holding a fun event with maintaining a safe environment for employees.

Albanese announced the banning of non-compete clauses for workers who earn less than $175K (high income threshold).

Employment law issues arising from employees appearing on reality TV shows.

Employees have the right to disconnect work-related calls outside of working hours, if the contact is unreasonable.

The law relating to the rights of employers and employees regarding requests for flexible hours and working from home.

Link to discussion about managing older employees & age discrimination.

The legal aspects of work­place sur­veil­lance.

Employers taking a public stance on social or environmental factors is risky but may be a boon to employee engagement.

Working from home instead of attending the office was not a valid reason for dismissal.

Link to article discussing what HR needs to know about the Closing Loopholes Bill.

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How to navigate misconduct investigations involving mental health challenges.

An employee claims that he should be held responsible for alleged sexual harassment and discrimination.

Protected industrial action and the NSW rail dispute before the FWC.

Should non-compete clauses be banned in Australia?

Link to ABC interview discussing tat­toos in the workplace & discrimination law

Link to articles discussing whether employers could be implementing return-to-office mandates to avoid redundancies.

Attitudes towards tattoos in the legal profession tend to be more conservative.

The NSW rail dispute and the current application before the FWC.