A decision by the Federal Circuit Court on 28 June 2013 highlights the often forgotten obligation of employers to give pay slips to employees as required by the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (Act) and the Fair Work Regulations 2009 (Ct...

The Federal Government has amended the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth) ("SDA") to introduce sexual orientation, gender identity and intersex status as attributes protected from discrimination, and to bring same-sex de facto coup...

As we begin the new financial year, it is important to be aware of changes and new rates that apply from 1 July 2013.  A snapshot of these changes is set out below. ...

The Federal Coalition has announced its much-awaited industrial relations policy.  Essentially, it proposes to maintain the "Fair Work" industrial relations framework introduced by the current Federal Government but to make what ...

The process of harmonising Australia's Workplace Health and Safety ("WHS") laws via the introduction of a model, mirror act and regulations ("Model Legislation") in each state and territory jurisdiction has been partly successful....

Upcoming changes to the minimum compulsory superannuation contribution rate may not only add to the costs of employing staff, but will require a close review of how those changes will work with your existing employment contracts a...