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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.

Should We Lose Sleep Over Wage Compliance In Australia? Not Quite

There has been much discussion in the market suggesting that the Federal Court's recent ‘Supermarkets Decision' will significantly disrupt the way businesses are required to pay employees and cause resulting issues...

Australia Employment

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Dismissal upheld due to medical incapacity

Where medical evidence shows an employee is unable to safely perform their job requirements, dismissal on the grounds of incapacity may be a valid reason for termination.

Australia Employment

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

Payday super is coming. Employers should be preparing now

The changes also have implications for employment practices liability / management liability insurers, and insurers providing tax audit cover. Insurers may wish to consider how current policy wordings operate in relation to claims arising from payday super breaches.

Australia Employment

GC

Gilchrist Connell

Who's the boss? Determining the differences between labour hire and direct employment

This case highlights the importance of clearly identifying the particular relationships at play in labour hire cases.

Australia Employment

BN

Barry Nilsson

So You Think Your Employer May Have Unlawfully Discriminated Against or Fired You – What to Do Next

Australia Employment

SH

Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight

Managing employee terminations legally: A step-by-step process for employers

Australia Employment

WT

Watkins Tapsell

Defending Unfair Dismissal Claims: A Guide for NSW Employers

Australia Employment

WT

Watkins Tapsell

Employment Contract Essentials: What Every Sydney Employer Must Include

Australia Employment

WT

Watkins Tapsell

NSW Long Service Leave: Key Takeaways From The Updated Guidance

Australia Employment

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Final Pay On The Final Day: Courts' Emerging Willingness To Penalise "Technical Contraventions"

Australia Employment

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

It Depends – The expanding reach of payroll tax – are your passive assets and Superannuation up for grabs?

Australia Employment

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

What are the Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186) visa requirements for mining, energy and resources employers?

Australia Employment

RM

Roam Migration Law

Inside IR Podcast Series - Episode 30 Psychosocial Health In Times Of Workplace Change (Video)

Australia Employment

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Recent Developments In Bargaining

Australia Employment

KG

K&L Gates LLP

Cyber Security: A Month In Retrospect And Our Latest Podcast (Australia - January 2026)

Worldwide Technology

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

What Changed For The Subclass 485 Visa In 2026?

Australia Immigration

RM

Roam Migration Law

Employment Relations Podcast #45 – Employment Law For The Time Poor… Live!

Australia Employment

PA

Piper Alderman

ESSENTIAL ESG SPECIAL EDITION - Responsible AI Governance: Emerging Legal Risks And Regulatory Trends

Australia Technology

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Corrs Chambers Westgarth

High Court Hands Down Landmark Trade Mark Decision In Katie Perry V Katy Perry Saga

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Spruson & Ferguson

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Contract of Employment

Who's the boss? Determining the differences between labour hire and direct employment

This case highlights the importance of clearly identifying the particular relationships at play in labour hire cases.

Australia Employment

BN

Barry Nilsson

So You Think Your Employer May Have Unlawfully Discriminated Against or Fired You – What to Do Next

You may have watched workplace harassment, discrimination, and retaliation trainings as part of your office's requirements...

Australia Employment

SH

Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight

Employment Contract Essentials: What Every Sydney Employer Must Include

Understanding employment contract essentials that Australia requires isn't optional anymore – it's fundamental business protection.

Australia Employment

WT

Watkins Tapsell

NSW Long Service Leave: Key Takeaways From The Updated Guidance

Australia Employment

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

What are the Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186) visa requirements for mining, energy and resources employers?

Australia Employment

RM

Roam Migration Law

High Court rules unfairly sacked worker entitled to damages for psychiatric injury

Australia Employment

A

Avant Law

The year ahead: what employers can expect in 2026

Australia Employment

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

Michael Byrnes joined James Willis on 2GB's Money News to discuss the union push for one million Australians to gain WFH rights through proposed award changes.

Australia Employment

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Swaab

Changes to SA's Workplace Laws: New Penalties for Employers

Australia Employment

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Mellor Olsson Lawyers

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Discrimination, Disability & Sexual Harassment

So You Think Your Employer May Have Unlawfully Discriminated Against or Fired You – What to Do Next

You may have watched workplace harassment, discrimination, and retaliation trainings as part of your office's requirements...

Australia Employment

SH

Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight

More than harmless fun: How Valentine's Day can blur the line between celebration and harassment

This article highlights how workplace policies or legal obligations can pale in comparison to the potential scope of romantic celebration.

Australia Employment

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Swaab

Delayed PTSD and dual employer liability: Insights from BHP v Thiess

Decision makes it clear that a worker may have a compensable injury if they contract PTSD contributed to during earlier employment.

Australia Employment

GC

Gilchrist Connell

Not acceptable in any workplace": The Fair Work Commission condemns a worker's "egregious" sexual remarks over two-way radio

Australia Employment

PA

Piper Alderman

Do law firms need a ‘Valentine's Day clause' in their sexual harassment policy?

Australia Employment

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Swaab

Valentine's Day in the Workplace (2026 Edition)

Australia Employment

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Swaab

Higher general damages awards for sexual harassment claims are here to stay

Australia Employment

GC

Gilchrist Connell

Criminal record checks at work: relevance, spent convictions and privacy risks for employers

Australia Employment

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Pointon Partners

Neurodiversity In The Workplace

Australia Employment

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Kennedys

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Retirement, Superannuation & Pensions

Payday super is coming. Employers should be preparing now

The changes also have implications for employment practices liability / management liability insurers, and insurers providing tax audit cover. Insurers may wish to consider how current policy wordings operate in relation to claims arising from payday super breaches.

Australia Employment

GC

Gilchrist Connell

It Depends – The expanding reach of payroll tax – are your passive assets and Superannuation up for grabs?

This article covers the expanding reach of payroll tax into passive investment and superannuation assets.

Australia Employment

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

Grey Divorce in Australia : What It Means for Your Super, Property and Future

This article breaks down what grey divorce actually looks like in Australia: the legal process, the financial realities, and the options available to you.

Australia Family

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Unified Lawyers

Understanding How Superannuation Death Benefits Are Distributed by Trustees

Australia Employment

CO

Carroll & O'Dea

The year ahead: what employers can expect in 2026

Australia Employment

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

It Depends – Update on what is happening with Div 296 tax

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

Payday super changes are coming

Australia Employment

W

Worrells

Making a death benefit claim on superannuation or life insurance: Your FAQs answered – part 2

Australia Insurance

CO

Carroll & O'Dea

Payday Super Bills Received Royal Assent And Start Date Remains 1 July 2026

Australia Employment

AM

Alvarez & Marsal

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Unfair/ Wrongful Dismissal

Dismissal upheld due to medical incapacity

Where medical evidence shows an employee is unable to safely perform their job requirements, dismissal on the grounds of incapacity may be a valid reason for termination.

Australia Employment

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

So You Think Your Employer May Have Unlawfully Discriminated Against or Fired You – What to Do Next

You may have watched workplace harassment, discrimination, and retaliation trainings as part of your office's requirements...

Australia Employment

SH

Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight

Managing employee terminations legally: A step-by-step process for employers

How to terminate an employee legally whilst protecting your organisation from claims.

Australia Employment

WT

Watkins Tapsell

Defending Unfair Dismissal Claims: A Guide for NSW Employers

Australia Employment

WT

Watkins Tapsell

Removal from WhatsApp groups used for rostering can amount to dismissal

Australia About Mondaq

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Gilchrist Connell

Kyle and Jackie O: The workplace relations law perspective

Australia About Mondaq

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Swaab

Employees beware of the side hustle

Australia Employment

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Pointon Partners

High Court rules unfairly sacked worker entitled to damages for psychiatric injury

Australia Employment

A

Avant Law

Not acceptable in any workplace": The Fair Work Commission condemns a worker's "egregious" sexual remarks over two-way radio

Australia Employment

PA

Piper Alderman

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Latest Videos

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Fair Work Commission Backs Employee in Remote Work Dispute with Westpac

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McCabes

It depends – What happens when you fail to meet your minimum pension payment from a superfund?

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

Michael Byrnes appeared on Breakfast with Tim Webster on 2SM on 23 July 2025 to discuss workplace relationships and that Coldplay concert

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Swaab

Inside Employment Podcast Series - Investigations, Part 1 - What's The Fuss With Whistleblowing Investigations? (Video)

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

What Does Labor's Landslide Mean For Employment Law In Australia? (Video)

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Ius Laboris

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