This article discusses the operation of additional temporary exceptions to fixed term contract limitations, as a consequence of the Fair Work Amendment (Fixed Term Contract – Exceptions Measures) Regulations 2024.  The exceptions have been in operation since 1 November 2024 and apply to certain employment contracts

From 1 January 2025, intentional underpayments of wages or entitlements are a criminal offence, under new amendments to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (the Act).  The New Criminal Provisions Under the amendments, it may be an offence if an employer: is required to pay an

The South Australian Parliament has passed a Bill to amend the Return to Work Act 2014 (SA) (the Act). This includes significant changes to the obligation to provide ‘suitable employment’ to injured workers. Requesting Suitable Employment The Act will now require: workers to notify their employer

On 19 September 2024 the Commonwealth Parliament passed a Bill to amend the Human Rights Commission Act 1986 (Cth) (the Act) that alters how the courts are to make cost orders in anti-discrimination proceedings (Bill).[1] The Bill drew on recommendations made in the Australian Human Rights

The case of Dabboussy v Australian Federation of Islamic Councils (link below) is summarised in this Alert and is a significant indicator of the Court’s preparedness to preserve the exercise of prospective rights by employees.  In this case, the right concerned the imminent ability to claim

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) is currently undertaking a Review of modern awards containing a rate of pay at the ‘C14’ level (currently $891.50 per week or $23.46 per hour) or below the ‘C13’ level (currently $915.90 per week or $24.10 per hour) which applies other

The Fair Work Commission (Commission) is receiving submissions in the context of commencing a new matter on its ‘own initiative’ to develop a working from home (WFH) term in the Clerks Private Sector Award 2020 (Clerks Award).  There is every indication that once such a term

We have previously summarised the recent changes to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act) in respect of casual employment and the right to disconnect via our Legal Alerts on 9 February 2024 and 9 April 2024. This Legal Alert is intended to remind employers

This legal alert reminds our valued clients of the significant changes to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (Act) taking effect from 26 August 2024 (or 26 August 2025 for small business employers for some changes). EMA Legal is available to assist with all employer enquiries.