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JH Briefs

28 November 2022

Does appointing external HR advisors guarantee a proper dismissal process will be provided? A recent decision by the Fair Work Commission says no. In Jenny Wood v Amigoss Preschool and Long Day Care Co-Operative Ltd [2022] FWC 2925, Commissioner Cambridge found that the Respondent (assisted by…
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Secure Jobs, Better Pay Bill: Strengthening sexual harassment and sex discrimination laws

25 November 2022

The Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Bill 2022 (the Bill) proposes ambitious changes to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FWA), with the promotion of job security and gender equity being a  focus of the industrial relations reform. One key area the Bill seeks to strengthen is sexual harassment…
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Secure Jobs, Better Pay Bill: Limiting the use of fixed term contracts

22 November 2022

In an attempt to promote secure and permanent employment, the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Bill 2022 seeks to introduce some significant changes to fixed term contracts in Australia. While fixed term contracts will still be legitimate in a variety of circumstances, including…
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Secure Jobs, Better Pay Bill: What changes are being made to pay secrecy clauses?

18 November 2022

The Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Bill 2022 seeks to introduce some significant changes to enterprise bargaining in Australia. Importantly, it also proposes a series of amendments designed to promote job security, flexibility and equality for individual employees. Trent Hancock has written a…
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JH Briefs

18 November 2022

JH Briefs is a blog summarising interesting takeaways from recently decided cases. Alexander Short v Immutable Pty Ltd [2022] FWC 2829 A worker whose union lawyer filed their unfair dismissal application one minute late while unwell with withdrawal symptoms from quitting smoking has been allowed a…
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Can my employer change my working hours?

31 October 2022

In general, an employer cannot change employees contracted working hours without it being mutually agreed. An employee who has their working hours or rosters changed without consultation in the absence of a clause permitting their employer to do so may be able to make a claim…