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Amongst the many changes to Australia’s workplace laws is a provision around the ‘right to disconnect’. But what does this look like and how will it work?

What are the rules for employees on public holidays? Our experts answer your FAQs.

Why is good safety leadership important to small business? Our WHS team provides the answers.

As we move on from the crazy Christmas and new year period, it’s an important time to consider planning for your 2024 events. 

In a recent decision, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) dismissed a stop bullying application lodged by five employees of FedEx Australia, who alleged being bullied at work. 

A new funding program is offering WA mining equipment, technology and services (METS) companies grants of up to $250,000.

The Workers Compensation and Injury Management Bill 2023, enacted in October, is a complete rewrite of the workers’ compensation legislation.

In a landmark sexual harassment case decision – and ahead of the December 12 positive duty obligations commencement – the Federal Court has granted a former fine jewellery production manager more than...

The remainder of the Federal Government’s Closing Loopholes Bill has passed Parliament – signalling the start of new IR laws.

As we close out an eventful year in Australian employment law, CCIWA's Ryan Martin summarises some of the upcoming changes to come into force over the next few weeks (in addition to other reforms we h...

In September 2023, the Australian Government signalled its broad approval of the proposed reforms of the Privacy Act.

Combining a personal dream with wanting to “pay-it-forward", Haim Ozchakir, the visionary behind Mentor it Forward, has a simple goal: to connect aspiring professionals with seasoned mentors to foster...

Maintaining the indoor air quality of the work environment may not be top of a business owner's long list of things to do. But here's why...

Green energy projects may be eligible for funding through the WA Government’s Investment Attraction Fund.