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Radical upheavals in working life are taking hold at a global level as remote and hybrid working leave lasting changes across industries in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. In response, employers are more inclined to advocate about geopolitical and social issues, use technology to manage and monitor the new ways of working, and adopt … Read more
As discussed in a previous Snapshot, when employees are absent from work due to injury or illness, it can also significantly impact business operations. Following an employee’s prolonged absence, the next challenge is to ensure a successful transition back to work. This Safety Snapshot highlights the key considerations for employers in balancing their legal duties, … Read more
Don’t you know that you’re toxic? How to spot a toxic culture in the workplace We are introducing a new mini-series within our Employment Espresso pods looking at how to respond to and how to prevent sexual harassment and sexual abuse in the workplace. In our first episode we look at toxic culture in the … Read more
Below is a round-up of recent Covid-related developments. Changes to the self-isolation rules for double-jabbed workers came into force in England from 16 August. Individuals who received their second dose of the vaccine at least 14 days earlier no longer need to self-isolate if identified as a close contact of someone testing positive, but are … Read more
Our August update focuses on health and safety obligations across Greater China: in the wake of another high profile sexual harassment in the workplace allegation, what are employers’ obligations in relation to preventing sexual harassment in the PRC? An overview, including the new Shenzhen Sexual Harassment Behaviour Guide, is available here. employee mental health and … Read more
Employers have just one month left to take action to comply with the new casual conversion provisions under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act). In this article, we provide a recap on the changes to casual conversion, key timeframes for employers, and the steps that employers must take before 27 September 2021. Read more
The changes that have been thrust upon employers as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, and the speed with which employers have adapted to them, have undeniably transformed the world of work. Technology has been at the core of much of this. It seems hard to fathom now, but 18 months ago many of us … Read more
Today, the High Court of Australia handed down its long awaited decision in WorkPac Pty Ltd v Rossato & Ors [2021] HCA 23 and unanimously allowed an appeal from the Full Court of the Federal Court’s decision in WorkPac Pty Ltd v Rossato (2020) 278 FCR 179. While the decision did not provide clarity on … Read more
The case of L v K makes clear that, where there is insufficient evidence to conclude that an employee is guilty of criminal conduct, an employer may still be able to rely on “some other substantial reason” to fairly dismiss. However, it will be important to be clear as to the proposed reason for dismissal, both … Read more
