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It remains the case across Australia that construction contractors are often not paid what they have earned by their labour, either on time or at all.

During the pandemic, workforce management has been a changing and precarious environment for employers, implementing and enforcing a range of ever-evolving government directions as well as their own health and safety obligations.

Work-related injuries and deaths have devastating effects on families and communities. In addition, there can be very serious financial impacts on a business.

The agricultural industry has a long history of striving for sustainability. Generations have benefitted from learning and improving the historical practices of their predecessors to ensure the land remains productive and continues to support generations and communities.

Ensuring timely payment for work has been a longstanding issue in the construction industry.

Restraint of trade clauses seek to prohibit or restrict an outgoing employee from doing something, normally, working for a competitor of the former employer and/or contacting former clients/employees of the employer.

Welcome to part 2 of Employee Duties, Part 1 being Restraint clauses in Employment Contracts, which can be found here.

Proper estate and succession planning is always to the benefit of those left behind and this, of course, is reason enough for business owners to take the time to do it properly and seek quality professional advice.

In response to market changes, employers may need to restructure or streamline operations through redundancy or job role modifications, impacting both employers and employees.

In a significant move to enhance the work-life balance of employees across Australia, the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes No.

When assessing an allegation involving employee misconduct such as discrimination, fraud, theft, harassment, or other concerns, a workplace investigation is best done after meticulous planning, and suitable steps taken to ensure impartiality, and a fair procedural approach.