Elizabeth McLean

Employers and ‘persons conducting a business or undertaking’ are already subject to a positive duty to prevent sexual harassment and related unlawful conduct in the workplace.

Changes in Western Australia's Work Health and Safety laws have highlighted the critical need for businesses to prioritise the effective management of psychosocial hazards within the workplace.

Recent decisions of the Fair Work Commission have placed substantial emphasis on the process followed by the employer before dismissing an employee.

The Anti-Discrimination and Human Rights Legislation Amendment (Respect at Work) Bill 2022 (Respect@Work Bill) was passed by the Federal Parliament on Monday, 28 November 2022, implementin

You would have heard about the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Bill and the sweeping changes to workplace relations coming with it.

The Albanese Government’s first budget provides increased resources for the Fair Work Commission (FWC) and Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) to facilitate a broad range of Labor election policies.

Journalist harassed and groped at Diggers and Dealers. Has anything changed in the mining industry?

Employee or Contractor?The classification of workers as either employee or independent contractor is a critical distinction to get right.

The Western Australian Government yesterday announced new directives requiring mandatory vaccination across a large number of industries beyond existing mandates for certain industries such as&nbsp

New public health directions from the Western Australian Government require FIFO and other resources sector workers to be vaccinated for COVID-19.

With a number of major Australian employers have recently introduced mandatory COVID-19 vaccination across their workforces, now more than ever it is crucial for businesses to understand where they

On 2 September 2021, the Sex Discrimination and Fair Work (Respect at Work) Amendment Bill 2021 (Bill) was passed by both houses of Parliament.