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Worrells
Discusses the changes made by the FWLA (Closing Loopholes) Act 2023.
HHG Legal Group
The Fair Work bill (of the same name) is in two parts, to allow the less controversial proposals to be passed first.
Clifford Gouldson Lawyers
Part 1 of the Closing Loopholes Bill is anticipated to come into effect gradually in 2024.
Holman Webb
Key amendments (from a total of over 80 proposed changes), which will likely have the greatest impact.
Coleman Greig Lawyers
Employers should be mindful of the proposals and the implications if the Bill is passed in its current form.
Seyfarth Shaw LLP
So, the business needs to cut costs. It might want to outsource. Redundancies look inevitable. But you need to be sure: so here comes a high-priced management consultant.
Holding Redlich
To downsize a workforce via redundancy, employers must follow due process to avoid unfair dismissal claims.
Swaab
Link to article discussing legal implications of decision that Onselen breached his redundancy contract.
Jewell Hancock
Whether an employer is obligated to pay out an employee with a fixed term contract depends on the terms of that contract.
Bartier Perry
To avoid employee claims of unfair dismissal, employers should have a robust plan for ‘genuine redundancies'.
People + Culture Strategies
This redundancy was not genuine, as the employer failed to consult appropriately, and had not considered redeployment.
Cooper Grace Ward
This decision was a timely reminder of requirements to be followed when terminating an employee by way of redundancy.
Vincent Young
Labour and Employment Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Australia, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries
Gilchrist Connell
When making redundancies, employers will now need to consider positions they have available overseas.
Cooper Grace Ward
For termination of employment to be lawful, payments in lieu of notice must not be made after the termination date.
Swaab
Workplace relations lawyers should keep abreast of economic developments and the impact of those developments on business.
People + Culture Strategies
Employers should be aware of what constitutes a genuine redundancy, and the steps that they must follow.
JB Solicitors
What is genuine redundancy? What does the FWA say? When is it lawfully acceptable? Notice periods & redeployment.
Stacks Law Firm
What are your legal rights if you are sacked on probation?
Swaab
After Elon Musk took over Twitter, a company-wide email informed all staff that their jobs were on the line.
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