Fair Work Lessons-Avoiding Costly Compliance Mistakes

Fair Work Lessons-Avoiding Costly Compliance Mistakes Ms Joanna Pascua v [2024] FWC 2669 (26 September 2024) (Click to read case) The MyCRA Lawyers case offers a stark reminder that even businesses grounded in legal expertise can falter regarding compliance with Fair Work laws. This landmark case arose when a legal assistant claimed unfair dismissal, alleging […]

Empowering Your Workforce: Navigating New Protections Against Domestic Violence

Empowering Your Workforce: Navigating New Protections Against Domestic Violence The recent amendments to the Fair Work Act, under the Closing the Loopholes legislation, have introduced significant changes aimed at providing greater protection for employees who are victims of family and domestic violence. These changes, which form part of the broader reforms to workplace relations, expand […]

Balancing Work and Life: Adapting to the Right to Disconnect

Balancing Work and Life: Adapting to the Right to Disconnect From 26 August 2024, the “Right to Disconnect” legislation introduces a significant change in employment law to ensure employees can disconnect from work-related contact outside their working hours. This change affects businesses of all sizes, particularly small businesses that must adapt to the new requirements […]