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New Protections In The Superannuation System
The Australian Government has unveiled comprehensive reforms targeting consumer protections across superannuation and financial services, introducing stricter oversight of APRA-regulated funds, SMSFs, and managed investment schemes. These changes respond to recent high-profile investment failures and include enhanced trustee obligations, strengthened anti-hawking provisions, and modifications to the financial advice framework that could significantly impact compliance requirements for industry participants.
Australia Employment
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K&L Gates LLP
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Understanding The 50% Wage Rule Under The Code On Wages, 2019: A Cap On Exclusions, Not A Ceiling On Wages
India’s new labour code framework, comprising four consolidated codes enacted between 2019 and 2020, represents the most comprehensive overhaul of employment laws since independence. Among these, the Code on Wages, 2019 (hereinafter referred to as the “Code”) amalgamates the Payment of Wages Act, 1936; the Minimum Wages Act, 1948; the Payment of Bonus Act, 1965; and the Equal Remuneration Act, 1976, into a single, unified enactment.
India Employment
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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates
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Redundancy Consultation Obligations: No Shortcuts For Small Businesses
The Fair Work Commission's Full Bench has confirmed that employers of all sizes, including small businesses, must meaningfully consult with employees before making redundancy decisions. This landmark ruling clarifies that consultation obligations apply universally and that failure to provide genuine consultation before an irreversible dismissal decision can defeat a 'genuine redundancy' defence in unfair dismissal claims.
Australia Employment
CG
Cooper Grace Ward
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Gillham Ruling Highlights Importance Of A Clear Policy Regarding Political Messages
The Federal Court's decision in Gillham v Melbourne Symphony Orchestra examines whether state anti-discrimination laws constitute 'workplace laws' under the Fair Work Act, and whether expressing political opinions during a performance can trigger general protections. This case explores the boundaries of contractor protections and the interplay between federal workplace legislation and state-based discrimination laws.
Australia Employment
HR
Holding Redlich
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Contract of Employment

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EPF Compliance In The Gig Economy: Is India’s New Social Security Framework Enough?
India’s gig economy is expanding rapidly, but gig workers do not automatically receive the same provident fund protection as traditional employees. With the Code on Social Security, 2020 now in force and the Social Security (Central) Rules, 2026 notified, has India finally addressed the social-security gap or has it simply created a new, scheme-based framework that still falls short of EPF protection?
India Employment
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King, Stubb & Kasiva
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Employee Benefits & Compensation

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Understanding The 50% Wage Rule Under The Code On Wages, 2019: A Cap On Exclusions, Not A Ceiling On Wages
India’s new labour code framework, comprising four consolidated codes enacted between 2019 and 2020, represents the most comprehensive overhaul of employment laws since independence. Among these, the Code on Wages, 2019 (hereinafter referred to as the “Code”) amalgamates the Payment of Wages Act, 1936; the Minimum Wages Act, 1948; the Payment of Bonus Act, 1965; and the Equal Remuneration Act, 1976, into a single, unified enactment.
India Employment
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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates
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Can I Return To Work While I Am Receiving Workers Compensation Benefits?
Injured workers in New South Wales often wonder whether they can continue receiving workers compensation benefits while returning to their job. The workers compensation scheme actively encourages safe return to work where medically appropriate, but the process involves careful management of medical certificates, suitable duties, injury management plans, and rehabilitation providers to ensure both recovery and proper benefit calculations.
Australia Employment
CO
Carroll & O'Dea
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Employment Litigation/ Tribunals

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More AI Slop In The Fair Work Juris­dic­tion: The Fight Back
Recent court decisions reveal the pitfalls of relying on artificial intelligence in employment litigation, as judges dismiss cases where applicants used AI to generate evidence and submissions without proper verification. These rulings highlight the dangers of treating AI chatbots as legal advisors and the consequences of failing to disclose or properly supervise AI-generated content in court proceedings.
Australia Litigation
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Swaab
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