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State of Victoria (Department of Transport and Planning) v L.U. Simon Builders Pty Ltd & Ors [2025] VSCA 52.

Discusses two key changes (from the reforms) which are particularly relevant to owners corporations & their insurers.

The Court clarified how to determine if a worker is an employee or a contractor when they don't have a written contract.

Secretly recording conversations with employers is misconduct & justifies dismissal.

Employers should be careful not to hastily accept an employee's resignation made in the heat of the moment.

A double extortion ransomware incident is when a threat actor implements multiple measures to demand the ransom payment.

All those engaging independent contractors should urgently review their contracts to ensure they align with HC decisions.

The guide will assist employers in complying with the positive duty to prevent sexual discrimination and harassment.

Employers to retain sufficient employee records to verify that employees' salaries are high enough to discharge all relevant award entitlements.

A recent Fair Work Commission decision has reinforced the importance of process when responding to flexible work requests.

HR managers are exposed to pecuniary penalties if they are involved in unlawful adverse action against employees.

Employers in Victoria will need to identify, properly manage and report complaints of psychosocial hazards to WorkSafe.

What are non-compete clauses? What is proposed?

It is now unlawful to enter into, provide or benefit from an insurance or indemnity arrangement for a WHS fine in NSW.

The duty of care applies to "all buildings", residential or not, as long as they fall within the ambit of the EPA Act.

Employers of casual employees should review all their contracts of employment, with regard to this new definition.

Road transport businesses and digital labour platform operators will be able to make consent-based collective agreements .