Landmark case on breastfeeding discrimination: Tribunal orders $90,000 compensation
The ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal recently found an employer liable for unlawful discrimination based on breastfeeding, marking a first in Australia.
Court Decision
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How to prepare for changes to Queensland's discrimination laws
From 1 July 2025, there are significant changes coming to Queensland's Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld) (AD Act).
Legislation Update
Increased penalties for safety net contraventions in amendments to the Fair Work Act
In what has been a busy year for industrial relations reform for national system employers, important changes have been made to the civil enforcement provisions in the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth).
Article
Practical tips for employers and what to do when a dispute arises when employees ‘disconnect’
We discuss how to implement the 'Right to Disconnect' provisions in the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) ahead of it coming into effect on 26 August 2024.
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The right to disconnect after 'clocking off': what you need to know
Under the new ‘right to disconnect’ provisions in the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth), employees will have a right to refuse to respond to contact from their employer outside of working hours.
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Employment law and taxation changes for the 2024/2025 financial year
The commencement of the new financial year brings with it important changes to minimum wages, unfair dismissal regulation and various tax thresholds and rates. In this article, we summarise the significant changes.
Media Release
HopgoodGanim Lawyers named in 2024 Doyle's Guide Leading Employment Law rankings
HopgoodGanim Lawyers is pleased to be listed in the recent Doyle’s Guide rankings: Leading Employment Law Firms (Employer Representation) – Queensland, 2024; and Leading Employment Lawyers (Employer Representation) – Queensland, 2024. Lea
Legislation Update
Round up of key employment law and tax changes for the 2023/2024 financial year
The commencement of the new financial year brings with it important changes to minimum wages, unfair dismissal regulation and various tax thresholds and rates. Our Workplace and Employment and Taxation teams have summarised the significant changes e
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What evidence and notice is required for an employee to take sick leave?
With cold and flu season upon us, employees will be seeking to access accrued paid personal/carer’s leave (incorporating sick leave). Employers are often dissatisfied with the notice given by employees and the evidence provided to support the need
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Three steps to a genuine redundancy – getting the process right
Redundancy – a process that no one is fond of but is important to get right. Knowing how to conduct a lawful redundancy process will minimise the risk of costly legal claims, such as unfair dismissal, general protections claims for adverse action
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When is an employee complaint also a whistleblower complaint? What’s the difference and why does it matter?
An employee complaint can also be a whistleblower complaint, even if an employee doesn’t name it as such. Failing to recognise a whistleblower complaint can put a business in ‘hot water’ legally, and can also allow an employee to lever for bett
Legislation Update
‘Respect at Work’ bill passes Australian Parliament, signalling a major step in preventing harassment in the workplace
On 30 September 2022, we reported on the details of the Anti-Discrimination and Human Rights Legislation Amendment (Respect at Work) Bill 2022 (the Bill) which proposed to amend the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth) (SD Act) and the Australian Human