6th May 2013
@Work May 2013
By Dianne Banks, James Pomeroy, Kim McGuren, Grace Keesing
Welcome to the latest edition of our @Work newsletter, bringing you key updates in the employment and safety sectors.
Employment
26th November 2012
Exposure draft of the Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Bill 2012
By Dianne Banks, Kim McGuren, James Pomeroy
The Federal Government has released its exposure draft of the Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Draft Bill 2012 (Draft Bill) for public consultation. The Draft Bill is intended to replace the five separate pieces of Federal legislation which currently regulate anti-discrimination law in Australia.
13th September 2012
@Work September 2012
By Dianne Banks, James Pomeroy, Kim McGuren
In this issue of @Work we cover the High Court’s first adverse action decision, an employer’s liability for the unlawful conduct of its employee and officer’s duties under the new work, health and safety laws.
13th August 2010
@Work August 2010
By James Pomeroy, Kim McGuren, Dianne Banks
In this issue of @work we look at Paid Parental Leave, New ASX Corporate Governance Guidelines, Changes to unfair dismissal laws, redundancy and adverse action under the Fair Work Act.
29th April 2010
@Work April 2010 – Understanding the Fair Work Act
By Dianne Banks, James Pomeroy
In this issue of @work we provide an in-depth overview of how the Fair Work Act is being applied in practice and highlights key issues for corporate counsel.
20th November 2009
@Work November 2009
By Dianne Banks, Kim McGuren, James Pomeroy
In this issue of @work we look at the Corporations Amendment (Improving Accountability on Termination Payments Bill 2009) “Bill” and, consider the changes to the law relating to executive termination payments.
6th August 2009
@Work August 2009
By James Pomeroy, Kim McGuren, Dianne Banks
In this issue of @work we look at the changes to unfair dismissal laws following the commencement of the Fair Work Act 2009 and changes to how payments in lieu of notice on termination should be calculated.
23rd April 2009
@Work April 2009
By James Pomeroy, Kim McGuren, Dianne Banks
In the April edition of @Work, Gilbert + Tobin discusses managing employment costs during tough times, implementing change and redundancy pay obligations.
27th March 2009
G+T Employment seminar: Managing Employment Costs During Tough Times, Monday 18 March 2009
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24th February 2009
@Work February 2009
By James Pomeroy, Kim McGuren, Dianne Banks
In the February edition of @Work, Gilbert + Tobin examines the introduction of the Federal Government`s Fair Work Bill outlining the 10 National Employment Standards (NES) and the steps employers need to take to ensure compliance by 1 January 2010. We discuss personal liability issues for managers and directors, give an overview of a recent prosecution on award breaches and highlight the importance of correctly determining whether a person is an employee or a contractor.
11th August 2008
Just Released – ALRC Recommends Significant Changes to Australian Privacy Laws
By Dianne Banks, Peter Leonard, Sarah Alderson
This morning (11 August 2008) the Federal Government publicly released the report of the review of the Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) of Australia`s privacy laws.
7th August 2008
New Privacy Laws – How Will They Affect You?
By Dianne Banks, Peter Leonard, Sarah Alderson
On Monday 11 August 2008, the Federal Government is expected to make public the report of the Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) into reform of Australia`s privacy laws.
28th April 2008
@Work April 2008
By James Pomeroy, Kim McGuren, Dianne Banks
In this edition of @Work, Gilbert + Tobin looks back at our recent event where we focused on the attraction and retention of staff ranging fron Generation Y to Baby Boomers. We also examine the Governments discussion paper detailing a second wave of reforms to the National Employment Standards.
18th February 2008
Workplace relations after WorkChoices
By Dianne Banks, Kim McGuren, James Pomeroy
On 13 February 2008, the Federal Government introduced its first round of workplace relations changes into the Parliament. The centrepiece of the proposed legislation is the removal of the ability to make new Australian Workplace Agreements (AWAs) under the Workplace Relations Act 1996 (WorkChoices). @Work examines the proposed new legislation and identifies key aspects of WorkChoices which will continue at least until the transition to the Government`s new workplace system is complete. The commencement date of the new legislation will depend on the Federal Opposition, which has the numbers to block the legislation in the Senate until 30 June 2008. Once passed by Parliament, the Government will likely want the legislation to commence at the earliest opportunity.
