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Workers' compensation for Victorian self-employed individuals – what are my entitlements?

What is workers' compensation insurance? Who classifies as a worker? What if I am an employee of my own company?

Australia Employment

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Carroll & O'Dea

NSW regulates WHS risks arising from Digital Work Systems

NSW has become the first state or territory in Australia to regulate digital work systems in WHS laws.

Australia Employment

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McCabes

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

HC has now held that psychiatric injury caused by a breach of contract can be compensated. Highlights evolving nature of employment law in Australia.

Australia Employment

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Avant Law

How Psychosocial Safety Now Sits At The Heart Of Workforce Change

Australia's workplace safety regulators are now closely scrutinising restructuring exercises through the lens of employee psychosocial safety...

Australia Employment

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Ius Laboris

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

Australia Employment

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Swaab

Understanding How Superannuation Death Benefits Are Distributed by Trustees

Australia Employment

CO

Carroll & O'Dea

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

Australia Employment

GC

Gilchrist Connell

The year ahead: what employers can expect in 2026

Australia Employment

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

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

Key takeaways for employers from recent work health and safety cases

Australia Employment

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

Working from home injuries: where does employer liability end?

Australia Employment

CG

Clifford Gouldson Lawyers

High Court widens exposure for organisations working with vulnerable people

Australia Employment

GC

Gilchrist Connell

Non-delegable duties and intentional wrongs – the High Court determination

Australia Employment

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Barry Nilsson

Managing psychological risks in the workplace: Why policies alone are no longer sufficient

Australia Employment

HR

Holding Redlich

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Webinars

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4 Mar 2026 | 12:00 AM

Payday Super Is Here: What Employers Need to Know About the New Rules

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LegalVision

Recorded on 27 Jan 2026 | 3:00 PM

When Harassment Comes From Outside: A Guide To Third-Party Risk Management

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BCF Business Law

Recorded on 20 Jan 2026 | 3:00 PM

2026 Canadian In-House Counsel Report: Unparalleled Insights into Canada's In-House Profession from CBA In-House Lawyers

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CBA In-House Lawyers

Recorded on 10 Dec 2025 | 12:00 AM

Preventing Wage Underpayment In Your Business

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LegalVision

Employee Rights/ Labour Relations

How Psychosocial Safety Now Sits At The Heart Of Workforce Change

Australia's workplace safety regulators are now closely scrutinising restructuring exercises through the lens of employee psychosocial safety...

Australia Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

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

The year ahead: what employers can expect in 2026

This article outlines the key changes for 2026, including payday superannuation and Fair Work Commission reviews, and highlights what employers need to do to stay compliant and prepared.

Australia Employment

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

Key takeaways for employers from recent work health and safety cases

Australia Employment

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

When Insider Risk Becomes Corporate Risk: How Corporations May Be Held Liable For The Fraud Of Others

Australia Commercial

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Michael Byrnes is quoted in the article, "Potential implications of the proposed WFH Clerks Award clause", published in HR Leader

Australia Employment

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Swaab

The Papercut Decision And The Current Position On WFH

Australia Employment

S

Swaab

Pundits split over NSW workers' compensation reform

Australia Employment

S

Swaab

Upcoming Changes To South Australian Labour Hire Licensing Laws

Australia Employment

PA

Piper Alderman

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Outsourcing

ASIC Report 827 On Whistleblowing Practices Of 134 Surveyed Companies: How Does Your Company Stack Up?

On 4 December 2025, ASIC published Report 827, Insights from the ASIC Whistleblower Questionnaire: July 2024 to June 2025 (Report).

Australia Commercial

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

New rights for independent contractor in unfair arrangements

New protections have commenced for independent contractors alleging unfair contract terms.

Australia Employment

HR

Holding Redlich

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Australia, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

Australia Employment

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Vincent Young

Qantas acted illegally in sacking 1700 ground crew and outsourcing their jobs

Australia Employment

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Stacks Law Firm

Closing Loopholes Bill passes House of Representatives

Australia Employment

HW

Holman Webb Lawyers

Qantas in the High Court: is it still OK to outsource?

Australia Employment

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Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Looking To Cut Costs? Who You Gonna Call?

Australia Employment

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Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Don't wing your outsourcing decisions: Takeaways from the Qantas decision

Australia Employment

HR

Holding Redlich

Government confirms commitment to legislate Same Job, Same Pay

Australia Employment

MO

Mellor Olsson Lawyers

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Discrimination, Disability & Sexual Harassment

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

Reminder to employers of the importance of well-drafted, tailored policies and training modules with respect to sexual harassment in the workplace.

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

S

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

All I Want For Christmas Is An Unproblematic Christmas Party!

Australia Employment

PA

Piper Alderman

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Health & Safety

NSW regulates WHS risks arising from Digital Work Systems

NSW has become the first state or territory in Australia to regulate digital work systems in WHS laws.

Australia Employment

M

McCabes

How Psychosocial Safety Now Sits At The Heart Of Workforce Change

Australia's workplace safety regulators are now closely scrutinising restructuring exercises through the lens of employee psychosocial safety...

Australia Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

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

Key takeaways for employers from recent work health and safety cases

Australia Employment

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

Working from home injuries: where does employer liability end?

Australia Employment

CG

Clifford Gouldson Lawyers

Managing psychological risks in the workplace: Why policies alone are no longer sufficient

Australia Employment

HR

Holding Redlich

Michael Byrnes is quoted in the article, "The legal implications of the Digital Work Systems Bill", published in HR Leader

Australia Employment

S

Swaab

Pundits split over NSW workers' compensation reform

Australia Employment

S

Swaab

Construction site accidents and injured workers

Australia Employment

S

Stacks Law Firm

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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

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

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

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

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

IL

Ius Laboris

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