The recent case of Lau v Moorilla Estate Pty Ltd [2024] TASCAT 58 revolved around a conflict between an artwork, specifically designed to be discriminatory for artistic purposes, and the provisions of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1998 (Tas) (the Act).

In an interesting decision traversing both industrial relations and public international law, the Federal Court has found that the former Indian High Commissioner to Australia committed significant breaches of the Fair Work Act between September 2015 and May 2016. 

The second tranche of workplace relations reforms have now received Royal Assent, bringing into force the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Protecting Worker Entitlements) Act 2023 (Cth) (Entitlements Act) on 1 July 2023. It is important that employers are aware of the changes and how these changes will impact the workplace.

In a significant victory for Australian employers, the High Court has ruled in favour of Cadbury manufacturer Mondelez Australia Pty Ltd clarifying the meaning of the word “day” in the context of personal/carer’s leave entitlements under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act).

This month we bring you the latest newsletter from the Employment, Industrial Relations & OHS team, Employment Essentials.

Employment Essentials reports on topical issues in HR and brings you the latest updates in employment law. Plus much more.

If you would like further information, want to ask a question or subscribe to receive Employment Essentials via email, contact us at employmentessentials@sladen.com.au.

If you would like further information, want to ask a question or subscribe to receive Employment Essentials via email, contact us at employmentessentials@sladen.com.au

Important amendments to the Fair Work Act 2009 have now come into effect, resulting in significant changes, particularly for employers.

Greenfields agreements - new process for negotiating

A new process for negotiating greenfields agreements has been established, whereby employers now have an obligation to bargain in good faith when involved in greenfields negotiations. This new process includes an optional six month negotiation timeframe. If the parties are unable to reach an agreement within six months, the employer may apply to the Fair Work Commission for a determination.

This month we unveil our new quarterly newsletter from the Employment, Industrial Relations & OHS team, Employment Essentials.

Employment Essentials will be reporting on topical issues in HR and bringing you the latest updates in employment law. Plus much more.