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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.

Employee sues for $780k after alleged breach of Right to Disconnect

Courts are facing the first public test of how this new right is to be interpreted and implemented.

Australia Employment

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Pointon Partners

FWC says fighting in the workplace can be justified

There is no presumption that fighting in the workplace will automatically mean that a dismissal is fair.

Australia Employment

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Kennedys

Flexibility vs operational needs: FWC backs employer in remote work dispute

Timely guidance for employers navigating post-pandemic remote work arrangements.

Australia Employment

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Mellor Olsson Lawyers

Coldplay controversy exposes HR vulnerability in leadership relationships

Implementing measures and sensible policies is the best way to be prepared for similar workplace relationship scenarios.

Australia Employment

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Swaab

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

Australia Employment

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Swaab

7 Common Questions About Workplace Relationships

Australia Employment

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Swaab

Can my employer dismiss me over a social media post?

Australia Employment

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Jewell Hancock

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

Australia Employment

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Major employment law changes – wage theft, penalties & superannuation

Australia Employment

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McCarthy Durie Lawyers

Workplace relationships: The legal position (Coldplay concert edition)

Australia Employment

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Swaab

Employment law, litigation: High Court expands scope for damages in termination cases: Elisha v Vision Australia Ltd

Australia Employment

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McCarthy Durie Lawyers

Michael Byrnes appeared on ABC News Radio on 21 July 2025 to discuss the issue of workplace relationships and that Coldplay concert

Australia Employment

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Swaab

Unfair Dismissal Examples: Fight for Your Employment Rights

Australia Employment

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JB Solicitors

When Do I Need To Pay Termination Entitlements?

Australia Employment

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Coleman Greig Lawyers

Visa Rules When Changing Employer Sponsors

Australia Immigration

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Interstaff Immigration Agency

Cyber-Flashing Laws, Offences and Penalties in Australia

Australia Criminal

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Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia

Fraud and corruption – how crisis management can help

Australia Commercial

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Bartier Perry

Australian Visa Processing Times And Key Migration Updates

Australia Immigration

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Interstaff Immigration Agency

Tax Bites: Australian Tax Podcast Series

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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Contract of Employment

Employee sues for $780k after alleged breach of Right to Disconnect

Courts are facing the first public test of how this new right is to be interpreted and implemented.

Australia Employment

PP

Pointon Partners

FWC says fighting in the workplace can be justified

There is no presumption that fighting in the workplace will automatically mean that a dismissal is fair.

Australia Employment

K

Kennedys

Coldplay controversy exposes HR vulnerability in leadership relationships

Implementing measures and sensible policies is the best way to be prepared for similar workplace relationship scenarios.

Australia Employment

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Swaab

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

Australia Employment

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Swaab

7 Common Questions About Workplace Relationships

Australia Employment

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Swaab

Can my employer dismiss me over a social media post?

Australia Employment

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Jewell Hancock

Employment law, litigation: High Court expands scope for damages in termination cases: Elisha v Vision Australia Ltd

Australia Employment

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McCarthy Durie Lawyers

When Do I Need To Pay Termination Entitlements?

Australia Employment

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Coleman Greig Lawyers

No clause, no comfort: Court reinforces implied notice obligations for employers

Australia Employment

HR

Holding Redlich

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Discrimination, Disability & Sexual Harassment

Managing Cross Border Sexual Harassment Investigations In Australia And Asia––10 Key Considerations For Employers (Part 3)

In Part 3 of our series, we'll look at the standard of proof, the conduct of interviews, how each country aims to protect confidentiality and whistleblowers, and privacy.

Worldwide Employment

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Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Employment law changes: What you need to know

Reforms aim to enhance worker protections, improve workplace fairness, and modernise compliance obligations for employers.

Australia Employment

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Jewell Hancock

Workplace relations changes effective 1 July 2025

Fair Work Commission (FWC) has released their annual update for workplace and employment law.

Australia Employment

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Coleman Greig Lawyers

2025 Employment And Workplace Relations In Australia Legal Guide

Australia Employment

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

WHS Regulation updates: mandatory prevention plans for sexual and gender-based harassment

Australia Employment

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Cooper Grace Ward

Why Regulatory Compliance In Australia Is More Than Just A Checkbox

Australia Commercial

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NAVEX

Over $400,000 in compensation and penalties ordered against employer for unlawful adverse action

Australia Employment

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Pointon Partners

Managing Cross Border Sexual Harassment Investigations In Australia And Asia––10 Key Considerations For Employers (Part 1)

Australia Employment

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Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Holding the Reins: Employer Responsible for Aggravated Psychological Condition

Australia Employment

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Carroll & O'Dea

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Retirement, Superannuation & Pensions

ATO Guidance On Meaning Of Employee For Super Guarantee (SG) Purposes

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) finalised an update to its income tax ruling regarding the definition of employee to include guidance on SG obligations. Additionally, it has withdrawn Superannuation Guarantee...

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Alvarez & Marsal

Major employment law changes – wage theft, penalties & superannuation

From 2025, wage theft becomes a crime, penalties rise, super increases to 12% & payday super starts July 2026—employers must act.

Australia Employment

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McCarthy Durie Lawyers

It depends – Can my superannuation death benefit be paid to my stepchild?

Transcript & link to video discussing to whom your superannuation death benefit can be paid.

Australia Family

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Cooper Grace Ward

Workplace Wrap - July 2025

Australia Employment

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K&L Gates LLP

It depends – Can I make an in-specie contribution to my self-managed superfund?

Australia Employment

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

Is Your Estate Plan Crash-Proof?

Australia Family

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Kalus Kenny Intelex

It Depends – Should I withdraw my super before 1 July 2025?

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

Podcast: SMSFs with CGW – Update on proposed tax on super balances over $3 million or Div 296 Tax

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

Migration: One Solution To Labour Shortages?

Worldwide Immigration

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Ius Laboris

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Unfair/ Wrongful Dismissal

Can my employer dismiss me over a social media post?

Most workplaces have Social Media policies, outlining expectations for online behaviour - both during and outside of work hours.

Australia Employment

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Jewell Hancock

Workplace relationships: The legal position (Coldplay concert edition)

Workplace relationships aren't banned, but conflicts of interest must be disclosed—especially where power dynamics or secrecy exist.

Australia Employment

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Swaab

Unfair Dismissal Examples: Fight for Your Employment Rights

As an employee, you should know your rights and when to know the signs of unfair dismissal.

Australia Employment

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JB Solicitors

No clause, no comfort: Court reinforces implied notice obligations for employers

Australia Employment

HR

Holding Redlich

Dismissal for dissent?

Australia Employment

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Swaab

Michael Byrnes quoted in the article, "‘Creeping' unfair dismissal threshold will increase to $183k on 1 July", published in HR Leader on 27 June 2025

Australia Employment

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Swaab

Michael Byrnes is quoted in the article, "ABC may face ‘significant penalties' after ‘cancel culture' sacking ruled unlawful", published in HR Leader on 26 June 2025

Australia Employment

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Swaab

Federal Court rules on significant unlawful termination case

Australia Employment

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Gilchrist Connell

Important Workplace Relations Changes Effective 1 July 2025

Australia Employment

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Swaab

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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)

IL

Ius Laboris

Employment Relations Podcast #42 – What could the proposed ban on "non-competes" mean for Australian employers?

PA

Piper Alderman

Key updates: new workplace laws

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Avant Law

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