Topics: Workplace relations and safety

The Queensland Anti-Discrimination Tribunal recently rejected an interlocutory application by an employer to dismiss a complaint where the employee had signed a deed of release that included a clause releasing the employer from any future claims.

The changes to the Fair Work Act on 1 January 2010 will not only affect businesses currently operating under the Fair Work Act, but will also affect private sector employers currently operating in the State industrial relations jurisdiction of Queensland, South Australia, New South Wales, and Tasmania.

The New South Wales Supreme Court has awarded financial broking company, Tullett Prebon (Australia) Pty Ltd, more than $500,000 damages after a finding that its former employee had breached their employment contract.

The Safe Work Act 2009, the model national occupational health and safety laws, was released on 28 September 2009. This bulletin provides an overview on the key features of the proposed Act.

Clients will be aware that the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act) and Fair Work (Transitional Provisions and Consequential Amendments) Act 2009 (Cth) (Transitional Act) commenced operation on 1 July 2009. This bulletin outlines, in summary, a number of features of these laws and how they will impact on

A former female building consultant employed by a well-known South Australian housing company has been awarded $466,000, plus costs, for being sexually harassed by two male employees and having her employment subsequently terminated.

Clients will no doubt be aware of the passage through parliament of the Labor Government’s new industrial relations laws. On Friday evening, the Senate passed the Bill. The Fair Work Act 2009 will commence on 1 July 2009.