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Woolworths And Coles Underpayments
The Court's findings have significant implications for how employers should structure and document salary arrangements going forward.
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Australia: Employee Benefits & Compensation
Employment law and labour law articles and thought leadership, podcasts, videos and webinars from expert sources across the legal world. Explore articles covering topics such as Discrimination, Employee Benefits and Compensation, Health and Safety, Unfair/Wrongful Dismissal, Whistleblowing, Employment Rights, Outsourcing and Redundancy.
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Landmark win for injured worker: workers' compensation weekly payments reinstated
This is a landmark decision for Tasmanian workers, clarifying how employers may (and may not) lawfully terminate weekly payments.
Hall Payne Lawyers
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Surveillance in workers compensation claims - an injured worker's perspective
The use of surveillance evidence in workers compensation matters has long been contentious. Recent case addresses this issue.
Carroll & O'Dea
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Court of Appeal clarifies criminal liability on employee entitlements
Law's scope narrowed - directors aren't criminally liable under section 596AB if they expect employee entitlements will be paid through the FEG scheme.
Worrells
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Calls to improve amendments to NSW Workers Compensation Bill
Stacks Law Firm
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Set-off Clauses Under Scrutiny: A Major Wakeup Call For Employers
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Supermarket Giants Vs Fair Work Ombudsman: Employer Takeaways From Landmark Federal Court Decision
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Landmark Federal Court decision raises the bar on salary set-offs and record-keeping: what employers need to know
Walter Baden
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Portable Long Service Leave for South Australian "Community Service" sector employees – Is your organisation ready?
Piper Alderman
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Federal Court shakes up annualised salary packaging - why getting Award pay right every pay cycle counts
Bartier Perry
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Federal Court ruling limits use of set-off clauses for annual salaries of award-covered employees
Gilchrist Connell
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Sleep Apnoea and Shift Work – what NSW workers need to know
Carroll & O'Dea
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Employment Law In Australia - An Overview
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No employment, No liability: The NSWCA on foster carers and vicarious responsibility
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Interstaff Immigration Agency
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Introducing Cathro Clarity: Unlocking Australia's Insolvency Data
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Inside Safety Podcast Series - Episode 2 Spotlight On Silica – Recent Developments And Trends
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Navigating The Implications Of The Supermarkets Ruling: A Guide For Employers
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New English Requirements For Visas
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Quantum meruit in professional services - a Court of Appeal win
Important clarification on the application of quantum meruit principles in the professional services context, particularly regarding entitlement to fair remuneration for work performed beyond the scope of an initial agreement.
Bartier Perry
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Inside IR Podcast Series - Episode 29 Gender-based Undervaluation And Its Impact On Modern Award Rates Of Pay (Video)
Each episode arms human resources, industrial relations and legal professionals with the latest industrial relations thinking.
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
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Understanding your workers' compensation rights for musculoskeletal injuries
Outlines musculoskeletal workplace injuries, common causes, high-risk jobs & the workers' compensation rights, benefits & time limits in Qld.
Hall Payne Lawyers
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NSW Government Bulletin: Employee preferences alone may not justify flexible work arrangements
Important factors for NSW government sector agencies to consider when reviewing flexible work arrangements and evaluating requests for such arrangements.
Holding Redlich
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Receiving a WorkCover Notice of Assessment – Queensland
Hall Payne Lawyers
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Australia's Workplace Thresholds And Limits For The New Financial Year
Ius Laboris
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Michael Byrnes appeared on Breakfast with Tim Webster on 2SM on 23 July 2025 to discuss workplace relationships and that Coldplay concert
Swaab
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ATO Guidance On Meaning Of Employee For Super Guarantee (SG) Purposes
Alvarez & Marsal
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Major employment law changes – wage theft, penalties & superannuation
McCarthy Durie Lawyers
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When Do I Need To Pay Termination Entitlements?
Coleman Greig Lawyers
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No clause, no comfort: Court reinforces implied notice obligations for employers
Holding Redlich
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Exposure to toxic chemicals increases cancer risk for firefighters
Stacks Law Firm
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Employers Beware – $100,000 Fine for Failing to Ensure Safe and Appropriate Workplace
Pointon Partners
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Employment law changes: What you need to know
Jewell Hancock
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No clause, no comfort: Court reinforces implied notice obligations for employers
The minimum notice requirements in section 117 of the Fair Work Act do not confer a right of termination.
Holding Redlich
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Exposure to toxic chemicals increases cancer risk for firefighters
Research has suggested these increased rates of cancer among firefighters may be linked to the foam.
Stacks Law Firm
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Employers Beware – $100,000 Fine for Failing to Ensure Safe and Appropriate Workplace
Employers have an active duty to their employees to ensure a safe work environment and the significant financial penalties and reputational risk if they fail to comply.
Pointon Partners
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Employment law changes: What you need to know
Reforms aim to enhance worker protections, improve workplace fairness, and modernise compliance obligations for employers.
Jewell Hancock
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Workplace relations changes effective 1 July 2025
Coleman Greig Lawyers
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Portable Long Service Leave Scheme To Commence In The New South Wales Community Services Industry
The NSW Government has recently introduced a portable long service leave (LSL) scheme for the community services industry (Scheme) which will be administered by the Long Service Corporation (LSC).
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
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Workplace Wrap - July 2025
As we find ourselves in the new financial year, a number of the key financial thresholds relating to employees have changed.
K&L Gates LLP
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Australia Year-End Payroll Activities For 2025: A Complete Employer's Guide
As of 30 June 2024, there were 2.66 million actively trading businesses in Australia—nearly 1 million of them employing staff.
Nexdigm Private Limited
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Important Workplace Relations Changes Effective 1 July 2025
Employers and employees alike should be aware of important changes in the workplace relations arena.
Swaab
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What Happens If Employers Do Not Pay Super to Eligible Contractors?
LegalVision
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What Today's Employees Really Want: Updating Your Business Offering for 2025
Worrells
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FWC raises the bar for responding to flexible work requests
Gilchrist Connell
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Flexible working arrangements – lessons for employers responding to employee requests
Cooper Grace Ward
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Supreme Court rules 18-day stint in Queensland enough to activate long service leave entitlements
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HR Leaders – Vulnerable and Exposed
McCabes
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A guide to Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs) in workers' compensation claims Queensland
Hall Payne Lawyers
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3.5% minimum wage increase from 1 July 2025
Avant Law
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Minimum Wage To Increase To $948.00 Per Week From 1 July 2025
Cooper Grace Ward
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Fair Work Commission 2025 Annual Wage Review 3 June, 2025
McCabes
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Minimum wage increases from 1 July 2025 – what employers need to know
Mellor Olsson Lawyers
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A Big Swing And A Progressive Senate: What's Next For Workplace Laws In Australia?
Ius Laboris
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Steps to take after a workplace injury in Queensland
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Industrial deafness claims In NSW
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Proposed workers compensation changes: a harsh shift for legitimately injured workers in NSW
Carroll & O'Dea
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It Depends – Can an employee make an underpayment claim when their annual salary is higher than their minimum Award entitlements?
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