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EMPLOYMENT UPDATE

Establishing a genuine redundancy?

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A recent line of redundancy cases confirms that redeployment considerations are wider than previous case history suggests. This update examines a decision of the Federal Court in Helensburgh Coal Pty Ltd v Bartley [2024] FCAFC 45, which heard an appeal from the Fair Work Commission relevantly on genuine redundancy and redeployment.  Specifically, the Fair Work […]

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EMPLOYMENT UPDATE

Fair Work Commission hands down first decision on equal pay

This Employment Update examines the Fair Work Commission’s (“Commission”) first decision involving an application for an equal remuneration order since the provisions saw significant reform as part of the Federal Government’s Secure Jobs, Better Pay legislation in 2022. The decision provides useful insight on how the Commission will interpret the new provisions and decide these […]

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EMPLOYMENT UPDATE

Psychosocial hazards at work: what are they and how can you prevent them?

Queensland has become the latest jurisdiction to adopt Safe Work Australia’s model Code of Practice and Regulations on managing psychosocial hazards at work. The Workplace Health and Safety Regulation 2011 (Qld) (‘WHS Regulation’) has been amended to define ‘psychosocial hazards’ and require PCBUs to eliminate or minimise psychosocial hazards at work. In addition, a new […]

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PRESS RELEASE

Aitken Legal announces promotions

Specialist employment law firm, Aitken Legal has promoted two employment lawyers based in its Sunshine Coast office and one in its Gold Coast office. Angela Engel, who heads the firm’s Gold Coast office, has been promoted to Senior Special Counsel.  Angela has over 20 years’ experience practicing in employment law with 12 of those years […]

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EMPLOYMENT UPDATE

Changes coming in 2023 to Employment Law & Workplace Relations

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Industrial Relations reform was a dominant political battleground between the major parties, and a clear focus for the Albanese Federal Government throughout 2022. The Federal Government has now successfully passed arguably the most significant reforms to the Fair Work Act since its introduction some 13 years ago.  Some amendments will have immediate impacts for employers, […]

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National Day of Mourning Public Holiday

The Prime Minister has announced a one-off public holiday on 22 September 2022 for all Australian states and territories following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.  The day is to serve as a National Day of Mourning, and for the public to pay their respects to the Queen and her 70 years of […]

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PRESS RELEASE

Employment Law firm wins Top Boutique Firm Accolade

Specialist employment law firm, Aitken Legal has been recognised by Australasian Lawyer as one of Australia’s Top Boutique Law Firms 2022.  Only 40 firms across Australia have been recognised for this accolade. Australasian Lawyer evaluated nominations based on the firm’s client service delivery approach, how client needs are met, matters the lawyers work on as […]

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Vaccine mandates relaxed in Queensland

The Queensland Attorney-General has announced a relaxation for vaccine mandates in some workplaces from 1:00am AEST, Thursday 30 June 2022. From this date, visitors to the below settings will not be subject to mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations: residential aged care; disability accommodation; and corrective service facilities. Mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations will remain in place for workers in […]

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