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- [Recent Developments at a Glance – Fourth Edition](https://justitia.com.au/recent-developments-at-a-glance-fourth-edition/) - In this Justitia communication, we continue our round-up of recent cases, sharing key developments and cautionary lessons to help your organisation navigate staffing matters with clarity and confidence. Today we focus on flexible work. WFH arrangements – a continuing challenge in some workplaces Employers need to remain vigilant as they manage work from home requests
- [Recent Developments at a Glance – First Edition](https://justitia.com.au/recent-developments-at-a-glance-first-edition/) - In the next few Justitia blogs, we round-up recent cases and news that constitute noteworthy developments, or indeed cautionary tales. We highlight issues for you to think about at this early stage of the year. The first is a recent bullying case where the Fair Work Commission demonstrated welcome creativity in resolving a ‘stop bullying’
- [Recent Developments at a Glance – Second Edition](https://justitia.com.au/recent-developments-at-a-glance-second-edition/) - Justitia's series Recent Developments at a Glance is a round up recent workplace law cases and news that constitute noteworthy developments, or indeed cautionary tales. Issues to think about.
- [Recent Developments at a Glance – Third Edition](https://justitia.com.au/recent-developments-at-a-glance-third-edition/) - In this Justitia communication, we continue our round-up of recent cases, so as to share noteworthy developments, or indeed cautionary tales, designed to help your organisation navigate staffing matters. The first case examines a recent unfair dismissal case, where an employer directed its employee to take a drug and alcohol test. The employer terminated the
- [Recent Developments at a Glance – Fifth Edition](https://justitia.com.au/recent-developments-at-a-glance-fifth-edition/) - In this Justitia communication, we continue our round-up of recent cases, sharing key developments and cautionary lessons to help your organisation navigate staffing matters with clarity and confidence. Today we highlight a couple of recent cases which considered whether steps taken to establish a competing business or engage in secondary employment amounted to serious misconduct
- [Recent case developments with respect to set-off clauses and annual salaries for award covered employees](https://justitia.com.au/recent-case-developments-with-respect-to-set-off-clauses-and-annual-salaries-for-award-covered-employees/) - Can employers still pay annual salaries to award covered staff? At the start of this month, an important judgment was handed down dealing with alleged underpayments for Coles and Woolworths employees [1]. The judgment examined whether employers could rely on set-off clauses in employment contracts to pay employees annual salaries, rather than paying award entitlements,
- [AI in investigations. Insights from the AWI conference](https://justitia.com.au/ai-in-investigations-insights-from-the-awi-conference/) - Insights for workplace investigations - AI This month two of Justitia’s accomplished investigators, Sarah Rey and Ffion Whaley, attended the biennial conference of the Association of Workplace Investigators (Australia & New Zealand chapter) in Auckland. The AWI’s mission is to promote and enhance the quality of workplace investigations in Australia and New Zealand. The conference
- [Just ask Justitia #1 – Complying with award obligations entails more than paying above minimum pay rates](https://justitia.com.au/just-ask-justitia-1/) - Question: Our organisation pays above award rates, so we don’t use time sheets or undertake wage conciliations. Is this okay? Answer: No. Paying above award rates may avoid liability for underpayments. However, achieving legal compliance is not as simple. If you have award-covered employees, in many cases you need to: Comply with record keeping obligations
- [Justitia Lawyers and Consultants is growing](https://justitia.com.au/justitia-lawyers-and-consultants-is-growing/) - Justitia Lawyers and Consultants is pleased to announce boutique Melbourne Law Firm, Toop Workplace Law is merging with the firm.
- [Practical tips to support a breastfeeding parent at work](https://justitia.com.au/practical-tips-to-support-a-breastfeeding-parent-at-work/) - World Breastfeeding Week runs from 1 to 7 August 2024. This year’s theme was ‘breastfeeding support for all’.
- [Employment Rates & Thresholds Effective 1 July 2024](https://justitia.com.au/employment-rates-thresholds-effective-1-july-2024/) - In July each year, an number of thresholds and limits relating to the employment relationship change. Here is our handy guide.
- [Key Employment Rates & Thresholds Effective 1 July 2025](https://justitia.com.au/key-employment-rates-thresholds-effective-1-july-2025/) - In July each year, an number of thresholds and limits relating to the employment relationship change. Here is our handy guide.
- [Medical Certificates – Can an employer question or reject them?](https://justitia.com.au/medical-certificates-can-an-employer-question-or-reject-them/) - With flu season well and truly upon us, employers won’t be surprised to hear that sick leave is on the rise. Although figures vary, some reports suggest Australians take an average of 13.8 sick days a year. What’s more, a recent survey has reported that 70.8% of the working population has taken an illegitimate “sickie”
- [Regulator publishes guidance on complex payroll remediation programs](https://justitia.com.au/regulator-publishes-guidance-on-complex-payroll-remediation-programs/) - Key takeaways The Fair Work Ombudsman has published a new Payroll Remediation Program Guide. The Guide is designed to help employers correct significant or complex underpayments of employee entitlements. What is the new guide? The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) has published a new Payroll Remediation Program Guide (Guide). The Guide provides employers with a best
- [School receives a lesson in flexible working arrangements](https://justitia.com.au/school-receives-a-lesson-in-flexible-working-arrangements/) - School required to implement flexible working arrangement following appeal In Naden v Catholic Schools Broken Bay Limited [2025] FWCFB 82, the Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission overturned a decision to refuse a teacher’s request for a flexible working arrangement (FWA) because the School failed to properly take into account the personal consequences for
- [Why every business needs a social media policy](https://justitia.com.au/why-every-business-needs-a-social-media-policy/) - Imagine that you’re faced with these employer nightmares: An employee sends a ‘d%#k pic’ on Snapchat to his co-worker, out of hours and from his personal phone. The co-worker is at home on maternity leave with her newborn baby. (1) Another employee posts sexually explicit memes on Facebook – one containing a sexual connotation referring
- [Demystifying Probationary Periods](https://justitia.com.au/demystifying-probationary-periods/) - Did you know that the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (Fair Work Act) makes no mention of probationary periods? That’s right – nowhere at all amongst its hundreds of pages. And whilst there are some common misunderstandings around probationary periods, provided your organisation’s employment contract template is appropriately drafted, the situation is usually straightforward. What is a
- [What are the new criminal underpayment laws?](https://justitia.com.au/what-are-the-new-criminal-underpayment-laws/) - Federal criminal offence of wage theft commenced 1 January 2025 From 1 January 2025, employers who intentionally engage in conduct which results in underpaying certain employee entitlements may commit the federal criminal offence of wage theft. Section 327A of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (Fair Work Act) was introduced as part of the Fair
- [What are the fixed term contract rules all about?](https://justitia.com.au/what-are-the-fixed-term-contract-rules-all-about/) - The restrictions on using fixed term contracts that every employer needs to understand Near the end of 2023, significant restrictions on fixed term employment contracts came into force. The changes limit the ability of employers to offer fixed term contracts that extend beyond 2 years and limit extensions to a fixed term arrangement, unless an
- [What employers need to know about the new ‘right to disconnect’](https://justitia.com.au/what-employers-need-to-know-about-the-new-right-to-disconnect/) - From 26 August 2024 (or 26 August 2025 for small businesses), employees gain a new right in the workplace, the ‘right to disconnect’.
- [10 tips for complex workplace investigations](https://justitia.com.au/10-tips-for-complex-workplace-investigations/) - Workplace investigations are becoming increasingly commonplace (and more complex) in what can be a fast-paced, pressured decision-making environment, whether you work in the corporate or government sector. Such investigations can quickly become media spectacles, affecting the reputation of even the most prominent organisations and the most innocent of participants.
- [Justitia’s top tips for preparing a tip top workplace policy](https://justitia.com.au/justitias-top-tips-for-preparing-a-tip-top-workplace-policy/) - Working remotely has become a hot topic, prompting organisations to carefully navigate requests for flexible arrangements. In a recent decision, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) outlined some factors that may justify denying a working from home (WFH) request
- [‘Work from home’ request denied](https://justitia.com.au/work-from-home-request-denied/) - Working remotely has become a hot topic, prompting organisations to carefully navigate requests for flexible arrangements. In a recent decision, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) outlined some factors that may justify denying a working from home (WFH) request
- [Fostering a safe workplace: The employer’s positive duty to protect the mental health of staff](https://justitia.com.au/fostering-a-safe-workplace-the-employers-positive-duty-to-protect-the-mental-health-of-staff/) - Identifying a workplace’s specific psychosocial risks is not easy. It not only requires research and evidence to inform decision making, but sometimes brave decisions by leaders when their managers are not acting on information they receive about risks, or in fact when that manager themselves is the problem. Creating a safe workplace requires vigilance, empathy, and action from its leaders.
- [The risks in rejecting a return-to-work plan](https://justitia.com.au/the-risks-in-rejecting-a-return-to-work-plan/) - Rejecting a return-to-work plan may lead to disability discrimination risks, as demonstrated by a recent VCAT decision where an employer was ordered to pay $45,000 for pain and suffering, along with over $190,000 for lost income and entitlements, reinforcing the growing trend of substantial awards for anti-discrimination law breaches.
- [Fair Work Commission knocks back request in first flexible working arrangements decision](https://justitia.com.au/fair-work-commission-knocks-back-request-in-first-flexible-working-arrangements-decision/) - As mentioned in our previous post, working remotely has become a hot topic, prompting organisations to carefully navigate requests for flexible arrangements. In a recent decision, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) outlined some factors that may justify denying a working from home (WFH) request.
- [Shifting Focus: Proactivity in eliminating workplace sexual harassment](https://justitia.com.au/shifting-focus-proactivity-in-eliminating-workplace-sexual-harassment/) - Sexual harassment remains worldwide an alarming issue, transcending borders, cultures, and industries. Australia is no exception. Shockingly, 1.3 million Australian women experienced sexual harassment during 2021-2022, while one in three Australian workers has faced such behaviour at their workplace in the past five years.
- [Workplace investigation deemed ‘deeply flawed and lacking rigour’, reinstatement ordered](https://justitia.com.au/workplace-investigation-deemed-deeply-flawed-and-lacking-rigour-reinstatement-ordered/) - A recent decision by the Fair Work Commission (FWC) highlights the importance of conducting thorough and fair workplace investigations. In Crook v CITIC Pacific Mining Management Pty Ltd, the FWC reinstated an employee who had been dismissed for engaging in inappropriate conduct of a sexual nature towards a new female trainee, following a flawed investigation.
- [Fixed term contracts – are you prepared for 6 December? Book in a time now for peace of mind!](https://justitia.com.au/fixed-term-contracts-are-you-prepared-for-6-december-book-in-a-time-now-for-peace-of-mind/) - Time is running out to review your organisation’s fixed term contract arrangements before legislative amendments come into effect. Book a one-hour session with one of our senior lawyers to consider whether your organisation needs to take any further measures before 6 December.
- [Working remotely: What key cases tell us](https://justitia.com.au/working-remotely-what-key-cases-tell-us/) - Working remotely is a hot issue with some employers wanting staff to return to the office. What do employers need to consider?
- [Employers need to investigate their work practices before they sack, not afterwards](https://justitia.com.au/employers-need-to-investigate-their-work-practices-before-they-sack-not-afterwards/) - A recent Fair Work Commission decision reinforces that employers must take care with their investigations of misconduct, and determine whether a work practice has been condoned by management before sacking staff. In this case, the Commission reinstated three employees who had been summarily dismissed due to a policy breach.
- [Non-work-related injuries – employers still have obligations to accommodate](https://justitia.com.au/non-work-related-injuries-employers-still-have-obligations-to-accommodate/) - Employers may think that an employee’s injury sustained outside of work has nothing to do with them. However, a recent decision re-affirms the obligations on employers under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth) (DDA) to provide reasonable adjustments for an employee, even where an injury was sustained outside of work.
- [Upcoming restrictions to fixed term contracts – what you need to know](https://justitia.com.au/upcoming-restrictions-to-fixed-term-contracts-what-you-need-to-know/) - From 6 December 2023, the use of fixed term contracts will be significantly limited. This change is part of the Secure Jobs, Better Pay amendments to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth). Read our latest blog on how this may affect you as an employer.
- [Changes to flexible working arrangements come in 6 June 2023 – what do I need to know?](https://justitia.com.au/changes-to-flexible-working-arrangements-come-in-6-june-2023-what-do-i-need-to-know/) - Flexible working arrangements will become part of the Australian workplace norm from 6 June 2023. This is when the flexible work provisions of the Fair Work Act 2009 are set to change. Read here for more on how this can impact you as an employer!
- [Justitia turns 18](https://justitia.com.au/justitia-turns-18/) - It’s official! We can drive! And just watch where we head to next…
- [With COVID cases on the rise, should you pay staff for time spent adhering to infection control policies?](https://justitia.com.au/with-covid-cases-on-the-rise-should-you-pay-staff-for-time-spent-adhering-to-infection-control-policies/) - In Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation v Jeta Gardens (QLD) Pty Ltd, the Commission found that an employer was liable to pay staff for on-site RAT testing 15 minutes before each shift. Being in an aged-care, high-risk scenario, the decision is specific to its facts. However, it provides useful insight about how the FWC is handling these scenarios.
- [High-profile US corporations Held Accountable for Illegal Discrimination](https://justitia.com.au/high-profile-us-corporations-held-accountable-for-illegal-discrimination/) - Recent cases in the United States show the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recovering significant compensation from various corporations for victims of discrimination and victimisation (referred to as retaliation in the US). Compensation was payable for violations of Title VII of the US Civil Rights Act 1964.
- [Top 6 Issues When Handling A Sexual Harassment Complaint](https://justitia.com.au/top-6-issues-when-handling-a-sexual-harassment-complaint/) - Has your employee made a sexual harassment complaint? Click here for more
- [The Newest Addition to the NES: What do employers need know about the new entitlement to paid family and domestic violence leave?](https://justitia.com.au/the-newest-addition-to-the-nes-what-do-employers-need-know-about-the-new-entitlement-to-paid-family-and-domestic-violence-leave/) - The upcoming amendments to the Fair Work Act 2009 change the current five days of unpaid leave for family and domestic violence (FDV) to a paid entitlement of ten days’ leave. This will be an entitlement arising under the National Employment Standards (NES). 
- [How Local Government councillors are addressing their workplace culture](https://justitia.com.au/how-local-government-councillors-are-addressing-their-workplace-culture/) - Part of a Councillor’s role is to engage in robust debate on the issues of the day and advocate on matters in the interests of their communities. Unfortunately, at some Councils the poor conduct of individual Councillors is getting in the way of Council business. As leaders in their community Local Government Councillors need to foster a culture where they can be effective decision makers. Read about how the internal arbitration process in the Local Government Act 2020 works to address workplace culture issues and how some Councillors are taking the lead to get things done.
- [Scrapping of mandatory isolation - what should employers be doing right now?](https://justitia.com.au/scrapping-of-mandatory-isolation-what-should-employers-be-doing-right-now/) - The mandatory five-day isolation period for people who test positive to COVID-19, has been scrapped in Australia. While there are some limited exceptions for infected workers in high-risk settings, most workers will no longer be prevented by law from working while they have COVID-19. The health advice is still to stay home if you test
- [The burden falls on employers to eliminate sexual harassment: How the Bakers Delight Investigation can be a model for compliance](https://justitia.com.au/the-burden-falls-on-employers-to-eliminate-sexual-harassment-how-the-bakers-delight-investigation-can-be-a-model-for-compliance/) - Emily Howie, General Counsel and Director of Dispute Resolution at the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission (VEOHRC) recently spoke to members of the Justitia community about the VEOHRC’s investigation into the adequacy of Bakers Delight Holdings’ (Bakers Delight) framework for preventing and eliminating sexual harassment in the workplace.
- [The Boutique Lawyer Show Podcast with Melissa Scadden and Sarah Rey](https://justitia.com.au/the-boutique-lawyer-show-podcast-with-melissa-scadden-and-sarah-rey/) - Want to know the story behind Justitia's ongoing success in employment law? Tune in to The Boutique Lawyer Show's recent Podcast episode where our Managing Partner, Melissa Scadden, and Founding Partner, Sarah Rey share the elements that fostered a successful law firm! Click here to listen to the full Podcast!
- [Our Top Three Takeaways: Lessons for Employers About Denial & Discrimination From Professor Anita Hill](https://justitia.com.au/our-top-three-takeaways-lessons-for-employers-about-denial-discrimination-from-professor-anita-hill/) - On Saturday morning, we were in a note-taking frenzy when US Professor Anita Hill participated in a Q&A with Trauma Cleaner author and legal academic Sarah Krasnostein. The session was part of this year’s international guest-speaker line up for the Melbourne Writer’s Festival (MWF).
- [Limits on NDAs in Sexual Harassment Matters Foreshadowed](https://justitia.com.au/limits-on-ndas-in-sexual-harassment-matters-foreshadowed/) - In a landmark move, the Victorian Government has indicated that it will restrict the use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in cases of workplace sexual harassment. This follows one of the 26 recommendations made by the Ministerial Taskforce on Workplace Sexual Harassment (Taskforce) investigating the issue. The purpose of the Taskforce was to propose reforms that will “better prevent and respond” to workplace sexual harassment.
- [Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic) Amendments](https://justitia.com.au/equal-opportunity-act-2010-vic-amendments/) - You may not be aware that the Equal Opportunity Act has been amended in recent times. Most recently, from 14 June 2022, religious bodies and schools are not allowed to discriminate against people based on their “personal characteristics” of sex, sexual orientation, lawful sexual activity, marital status, parental status or gender identity: in employment decisions or decisions about school students.
- [New VIC OHS Regs on the Holding of Vaccine Related Information Commenced 12 July 2022](https://justitia.com.au/new-regulations-on-the-holding-of-vaccine-related-information/) - The Occupational Health and Safety Amendment (COVID-19 Vaccination Information) Regulations 2022 (Vaccination Regulations) commenced operation on 12 July 2022. The Vaccination Regulations amend the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017 (OHS Regulations) to provide for the circumstances where an employer may collect,record, hold and use COVID-19
- [Will your organisation still be compliant when the new Child Safe Standards commence on 1 July 2022?](https://justitia.com.au/will-your-organisation-still-be-compliant-when-the-new-child-safe-standards-commence-on-1-july-2022/) - In mid-2021, the Victorian Government announced it was updating the seven (7) Child Safe Standards (Standards) and replacing them with eleven (11) new Standards. Organisations were given 12 months to prepare and comply with the new Standards.
- [Has sexual harassment prevention reached a tipping point in the legal profession?](https://justitia.com.au/has-sexual-harassment-prevention-reached-a-tipping-point-in-the-legal-profession/) - Recent high profile investigations and allegations of proven sexual harassment involving Australian judicial officers, and the public responses from the women at the helm of our superior courts, Chief Justices Kiefel and Ferguson, combined with the advocacy from leaders such as Grace Tame and Brittany Higgins, have helped put sexual harassment well and truly on the agenda for the legal profession.
- [International Women’s Day Panel Discussion with Justitia Connect: “Building Support Networks – How to Thrive as an Outlier” – March 2022](https://justitia.com.au/international-womens-day-panel-discussion-with-justitia-connect/) - At our first Justitia Connect event for 2022, we gathered with leading professionals in various industries to participate in an interactive discussion about gender’s intersection with career building. In celebration of International Women’s Day, we welcomed Xara Tran, Sonja Horbelt, and Julia Mason to share their experiences building support networks and forging paths in male dominated industries.
- [The Value of Justitia Training](https://justitia.com.au/the-value-of-justitia-training/) - Justitia enjoys partnering with organisations in the private and public sector to support their staff development, with a focus on what it takes to create a safe, supportive and inclusive workplace culture. Our workplace training programmes include: promoting appropriate workplace behaviours which covers sexual harassment, bullying, discrimination and inclusion learning about best practices in conducting
- [Recent Australasian Association of Workplace Investigators Local Circle Meeting in Melbourne](https://justitia.com.au/recent-australasian-association-of-workplace-investigators-local-circle-meeting-in-melbourne/) - On 14 June 2022 at the Justitia office in Melbourne, AAWI sub-committee convenor Sarah Rey hosted a local circle meeting of the Australasian Association of Workplace Investigators – the first in some time. The hybrid event brought together 17 workplace investigators across Australia, New Zealand and India to discuss how conducting workplace investigations during the
- [Accommodating cultural diversity during an investigation](https://justitia.com.au/accommodating-cultural-diversity-during-an-investigation/) - Despite living in a multi-cultural society, we do not always adequately take stock of the impact of our customs and practices on those who were not raised in Australia, who may not have been raised in a first-world country, or who do not speak English as a first language. Grappling with bureaucratic and legalistic processes
- [Insight: investigating sexual harassment in the US entertainment industry](https://justitia.com.au/insight-investigating-sexual-harassment-in-the-us-entertainment-industry/) - This week Justitia was fortunate to host the Australasian Association of Workplace Investigators’ (AAWI) Melbourne Local Circle for a presentation by visiting US workplace investigator, Michael Robbins. Michael practised as a labour and employment lawyer for over 20 years before establishing EXTTI (Expert Testimony Training Investigations). He is a highly credentialed workplace investigator with particular
- [‘Tis the Season](https://justitia.com.au/tis-the-season/) - It is the that time of year again when organisations send out their reminders to managers and staff (sometimes separately) about the expectations of appropriate behaviour at work related Christmas parties and events. Occasions when, inevitably, there is someone who becomes just that little bit too relaxed and perhaps even uninhibited, under the spell of
- [What keeps us up at night?](https://justitia.com.au/what-keeps-us-up-at-night/) - What is keeping us up at night – at the moment We often like to ask our clients, “what keeps them up at night?” The chances are that what keeps them up, is what keeps us up. Mandatory vaccination policies and health orders Many of our clients are navigating health orders in Victoria and New
- [Navigating COVID-19 Staff Testing if you are a SME](https://justitia.com.au/navigating-covid-19-staff-testing-if-you-are-a-sme/) - Some businesses have already entrenched practices about regular testing of staff with Rapid Antigen Tests (RAT) where they have to be in a shared workplace or interact with third parties. These businesses will generally have their RAT suppliers secured. However such avenues and attendant costs are not viable for many.
- [Victoria - Update on new Psychological Health Regulations being proposed](https://justitia.com.au/victoria-update-on-new-psychological-health-regulations-being-proposed/) - Victoria is planning to introduce long promised regulations, now in the final stages of consultation. The OHS (Psychological Health) Regulations (PHRegs)are proposed to commence on 1 July 2022.
- [Insights into the Fair Work Commission’s new sexual harassment jurisdiction](https://justitia.com.au/insights-into-the-fair-work-commissions-new-sexual-harassment-jurisdiction/) - On 16 March 2022, the Industrial Relations Society of Victoria held an event with Fair Work Commissioner McKinnon to learn more about the Fair Work Commission’s (Commission) new sexual harassment jurisdiction. Commissioner McKinnon is the Deputy National Practice Lead for the Commission’s bullying and sexual harassment jurisdiction.
- [Evolve Communities and Indigenous cultural awareness raising – Interview with Carla Rogers and Aunty Munya of Evolve Communities – March 2022](https://justitia.com.au/evolve-communities-and-indigenous-cultural-awareness-raising-interview-with-carla-rogers-and-aunty-munya-of-evolve-communities-march-2022/) - Carla, a non-Indigenous learning designer, and Aunty Munya, an Aboriginal Elder, met in 2011 while working together on a Community Engagement project in remote Western Australia. They knew right away that they shared the same values and vision of a kinder, more inclusive Australia. A value many of us share and that resonates with Justitia!
- [Victorian Women Lawyers Spotlight - Magda Marciniak](https://justitia.com.au/victorian-women-lawyers-spotlight-magda-marciniak/) - Justitia partner, Magda Marciniak has been mentoring young women for many years. She was asked by Victorian Women Lawyers about this and explained that to her, mentoring means...
- [Starting 2022](https://justitia.com.au/starting-2022/) - Whilst we are off to a flying start, there remains much uncertainty to navigate. How do we transition back to a hybrid workplace and support our team against a very different COVID landscape? How do we foster a positive workplace culture in light of the toll of the last two years?
- [Time to Return to the Workplace? Directing Employees who want to Exclusively WFH](https://justitia.com.au/time-to-return-to-the-workplace-directing-employees-who-want-to-exclusively-wfh/) - The COVID-19 pandemic has required many employers to pivot their business and enable their employees to work from home. Employees have needed to learn how to balance work and home life in a completely new way. So how do employers transition their workforce back into the office? And what if employees have medical reasons for not wanting to return to the workplace?
- [Experience of Sexual Harassment in Australia](https://justitia.com.au/experience-of-sexual-harassment-in-australia/) - The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has released new analysis of its latest Personal Safety Survey. The ABS analysis reveals the need for a broader, ongoing conversation about sexual harassment in Australian communities.
- [The Importance of Supporting all Participants During a Workplace Investigation](https://justitia.com.au/the-importance-of-supporting-all-participants-during-a-workplace-investigation/) - Organisations can often overlook providing all the necessary support to their staff during a workplace investigation, which can be disruptive and distressing. When an investigator is first engaged, it is not uncommon for HR practitioners to distance themselves from the parties involved in an effort to reinforce the neutrality of the investigation process.
- [Justitia Spotlight - December Edition](https://justitia.com.au/justitia-spotlight-december-edition/) - Justitia Spotlight showcases the empowering team behind Justitia Lawyers through a Q&A session conducted by one of Justitia's Legal Research Assistants. Read more about our insightful and inspiring team.
- [“Working Women and the Pandemic” with Prue Gilbert presenting to Justitia Connect – October 2021](https://justitia.com.au/working-women-and-the-pandemic/) - At our second Justitia Connect with the excellent assistance of Prue Gilbert of Grace Papers, we unpacked some of the shared experiences of working women and parents over the last one and a half years. Prue is a lawyer, human rights advocate, qualified executive coach and mother. Her company, Grace Papers, offers expert gender equality
- [FWC Explains Role Of Support Person](https://justitia.com.au/fwc-explains-role-of-support-person/) - During COVID-19 restrictions in Victoria, an employee made a complaint to her employer of bullying, sexual harassment, and unpaid entitlements which became the subject of an investigation. She subsequently discussed information provided to her in confidence during her interview (conducted via MS Teams) with her support person (who also happened to be her live-in partner).
- [Sexual Harassment – Let’s Talk About Respect@Work and the New Legislation](https://justitia.com.au/respectatwork-new-legislation/) - Sexual harassment remains prevalent in Australian workplaces. This is despite the fact that we’ve had the federal Sex Discrimination Act making it unlawful since 1984. It is also despite the recent exposure through the global #metoo movement and high profile cases and allegations of sexual harassment involving all kinds of workplaces as well as politicians,
- [Roadmap Announcement by Victorian Premier 19 September 2021](https://justitia.com.au/roadmap-announcement-19-september/) - On Sunday 19 September, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews announced ‘Victoria’s Roadmap to Deliver the National Plan’. The Roadmap forms part of a national shift away from lockdowns and towards vaccination being the key protection against COVID-19. The new Roadmap has various consequences for employers and employees. Once 80% of Victorians aged 16 + are vaccinated
- [Mandatory Vaccination for Onsite Workers](https://justitia.com.au/mandatory-vaccination-for-onsite-workers/) - The new mandatory vaccination orders – what do they mean for employers? On Friday 1 October 2021, the Victoria Government announced an intention to introduce mandatory vaccinations for Authorised Workers. Late Thursday 7 October, the Acting Chief Health Officer published the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination (Workers) Directions (Directions), which have the effect that certain workers working
- [Avoiding a Resignation Tsunami](https://justitia.com.au/avoiding-a-resignation-tsunami/) - With no shortage of alarmist headlines at the moment, the last thing a business owner or HR leader wants to hear is dire predictions of “The Great Resignation”. As we limp towards the finish line of 2021, the prospect of lockdowns lifting and life getting back to some semblance of normal for at least half
- [Some insights from the ALERA Conference on 15 October 2021](https://justitia.com.au/some-insights-from-the-alera-conference-on-15-october-2021/) - The Australian Labour and Employment Association (ALERA) National Conference took place last Friday 15 October 2021. The programme included a long list of IR leaders, influencers and decision makers including Fair Work President Ross, Minister Michaelia Cash, Shadow Minister Tony Burke, Sally McManus, Sharan Burrow, the Fair Work Ombudsman Sandra Parker, Professors Andrew Stewart and
- [Mandatory vaccines: Can I require my employees to get the jab?](https://justitia.com.au/mandatory-vaccines-can-i-require-my-employees-to-get-the-jab/) - In this blog, we share our current view and recommendations for employers who are considering what their approach to vaccinations might be.
- [AHRC Ageism Report 2021](https://justitia.com.au/ahrc-ageism-report-2021/) - Australian Human Rights Commission: ‘What’s age got to do with it? A snapshot of ageism across the Australian lifespan’ (Report, 2021)
- [Annual Australasian Association of Workplace Investigators (AAWI) 2021 conference report](https://justitia.com.au/annual-australasian-association-of-workplace-investigators-aawi-2021-conference-report/) - The AAWI annual conference last Friday 10 September 2021 certainly lived up to the expectations set by its theme “broadening our horizons, learning to improve workplace investigations”. Despite sudden Covid enforced lockdowns in Auckland, AAWI was able to pivot late in the piece, to a wholly online event as opposed to an in-person one. This
- [Justitia Spotlight - September Edition](https://justitia.com.au/justitia-spotlight-september-edition/) - Justitia Spotlight showcases the empowering team behind Justitia Lawyers through a Q&A session conducted by one of Justitia's Legal Research Assistants. Read more about our insightful and inspiring team.
- [Just Ask Justitia Session 6: Enterprise agreements and more - 29 April 2021](https://justitia.com.au/session-6/) - Just ask Justitia is our new informative sessions discussing the latest news in workplace law. Click here for more
- [Just Ask Justitia Session 7: NFP Dismissals - 24 June 2021](https://justitia.com.au/just-ask-justitia-session-7/) - As we continue to navigate unchartered workplace waters, employers are regularly facing novel and challenging scenarios. Although there is a lot of information available, it is often not tailored to your needs or situation. In response, Justitia is launching Just Ask Justitia, a new and exciting initiative to provide free, timely and practical responses to your specific questions.
- [Just Ask Justitia Session 8: Casual Conversion - 22 July 2021](https://justitia.com.au/just-ask-justitia-session-8/) - As we continue to navigate unchartered workplace waters, employers are regularly facing novel and challenging scenarios. Although there is a lot of information available, it is often not tailored to your needs or situation. In response, Justitia is launching Just Ask Justitia, a new and exciting initiative to provide free, timely and practical responses to your specific questions.
- [Just Ask Justitia Session 9: Sexual Harassment - 16 August 2021](https://justitia.com.au/just-ask-justitia-session-9/) - As we continue to navigate unchartered workplace waters, employers are regularly facing novel and challenging scenarios. Although there is a lot of information available, it is often not tailored to your needs or situation. In response, Justitia is launching Just Ask Justitia, a new and exciting initiative to provide free, timely and practical responses to your specific questions.
- [Changes To Casual Conversion Rights – Are You Across Your Obligations as an Employer?](https://justitia.com.au/changes-to-casual-conversion-rights-are-you-across-your-obligations-as-an-employer/) - Under recent amendments to the Fair Work Act 2009[1], all casual employees who have been employed for 12 months may now be eligible to convert to permanent employment. Previously, only casual employees covered by a Modern Award were entitled to become permanent employees in certain circumstances. Following legislative amendments earlier this year, the National Employment
- [Justitia Spotlight - July Edition](https://justitia.com.au/justitia-spotlight-july-edition/) - Justitia Spotlight showcases the empowering team behind Justitia Lawyers through a Q&A session conducted by one of Justitia's Legal Research Assistants. Read more about our insightful and inspiring team.
- [Have You Issued A Casual Employment Information Statement To Your Casual Staff?](https://justitia.com.au/have-you-issued-a-casual-employment-information-statement-to-your-casual-staff/) - As an employer, you are no doubt aware that you need to provide all new employees with a Fair Work Information Statement. A recent amendment to the Fair Work Act 2009, now requires employers to also provide casual employees with a second statement - the Casual Employment Information Statement (CEIS). That is, casual employees must
- [What Employers Need To Know About Victoria’s Upcoming Spent Convictions Scheme](https://justitia.com.au/what-employers-need-to-know-about-victorias-upcoming-spent-convictions-scheme/) - Click here for more
- [Confirmed: Employees Not Entitled To Paid Personal/Carer’s Leave During A Stand Down](https://justitia.com.au/confirmed-employees-not-entitled-to-paid-personal-carers-leave-during-a-stand-down/) - In March 2020 Qantas lawfully stood down 20,000 of its ground staff due to the coronavirus global pandemic pursuant to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (Act). Section 524 of the Act provides that an employer can stand down employees from work in certain circumstances including a stoppage of work for which an employer cannot
- [FWC Considering Award Changes To Allow More Flexibility To Work From Home](https://justitia.com.au/fwc-considering-award-changes-to-allow-more-flexibility-to-work-from-home/) - Acknowledging that the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated working from home arrangements, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) has released a draft modern award schedule addressing working-from-home arrangements (accessed here). It is likely to be particularly relevant for small businesses, who are unlikely to be covered by an enterprise agreement. This draft model schedule may be included
- [Supporting Staff As Restrictions Ease | Part One](https://youtu.be/eIKN2dwflpU#new_tab) - 27 October 2020 – Supporting staff as restrictions ease | Part One Recording can be accessed here.
- [Supporting Staff As Restrictions Ease | Part Two: Q&A Session](https://youtu.be/GXkcFbwj5SE#new_tab) - 5 November 2020 – Supporting staff as restrictions ease | Part Two: Q&A Session Recording can be accessed here.
- [Tips For New Managers And New Starters In HR](https://justitia.com.au/tips-for-new-managers-and-new-starters-in-hr/) - As employment lawyers, we sometimes don’t hear from certain clients until something goes wrong. It may be that the new recruit doesn’t have the skills to fit their job description, an unsuccessful candidate has made a discrimination complaint, or the challenging consequences of a poorly drafted employment contract are coming to light. With each of
- [JobKeeper 2.0 – What You Need To Know](https://justitia.com.au/jobkeeper-2-0-what-you-need-to-know/) - As of 28 September 2020, changes to the JobKeeper scheme have extended the scheme until 28 March 2021. These changes include enabling employers that previously qualified for JobKeeper payments, but that no longer qualify because they have not met the threshold of a 30% decline in turnover, to utilise certain JobKeeper provisions in the Fair
- [Investigators Should Be Thorough In Testing Conflicting Evidence](https://justitia.com.au/investigators-should-be-thorough-in-testing-conflicting-evidence/) - A recent decision by the Fair Work Commission (FWC) reminds employers a) of the importance of following a rigorous investigation process when serious allegations of misconduct are made, in this instance, theft, and b) that the FWC has to come to its own objective view as to the existence of a valid reason for termination
- [Proposed Changes To Agreements In New IR Bill](https://justitia.com.au/proposed-changes-to-agreements-in-new-ir-bill/) - On 9 December 2020, Attorney-General and Industrial Relations Minister Christian Porter introduced the Fair Work Amendment (Supporting Australia’s Jobs and Economic Recovery) Bill 2020 (IR Bill) to the Australian Parliament. The IR Bill was drafted following the formation of five IR reform working groups which were made up of employer and industry groups and unions.
- [Additional Agreed Hours And Flexible Working Directions Proposed For 12 Modern Awards](https://justitia.com.au/additional-agreed-hours-and-flexible-working-directions-proposed-for-12-modern-awards/) - Simplified additional hours agreements Currently, under certain modern awards, part-time employees are entitled to overtime rates where they work more than their ordinary hours of work, or if they work outside of their agreed hours or days of work. The Fair Work Amendment (Supporting Australia’s Jobs and Economic Recovery) Bill 2020 (IR Bill) proposes to
- [An Employer’s Guide To 2021](https://justitia.com.au/an-employers-guide-to-2021/) - Although 2020 has taught us that we can never know what is in store, there are a number of industrial relations and employment law issues that we consider will be front and centre in 2021. While it is unclear how these issues will unfold over the course of the year, employers are encouraged to keep
- [Office Space – Looking To The Future](https://justitia.com.au/office-space-looking-to-the-future/) - @newyorker journalist John Seabrook asks the question whether the pandemic has transformed the office forever. He summarises the existential questions as “What’s an office for? Is it a place for newbies to learn from experienced colleagues? A way for bosses to oversee shirkers? A platform for collaboration? A source of friends and social life? A
- [Sexual Harassment In Local Government – Takeaways From The Recent VAGO Report](https://justitia.com.au/sexual-harassment-in-local-government-takeaways-from-the-recent-vago-report/) - As a consequence of the current public discussion regarding sexual harassment in the workplace, many organisations are reviewing their policies, particularly relating to complaint handling. Those in the local government sector can gain further insight from the recent Victorian Auditor General’s Office (VAGO) report published late last year. The shortcomings identified by VAGO in the
- [Casual Employment – Will The IR Bill Get It Right?](https://justitia.com.au/casual-employment-will-the-ir-bill-get-it-right/) - Casual employment has been at the forefront of employment and labour issues for some time. There have been various court decisions in recent years which have caused concern for employers. There is now some uncertainty about the legal status of a casual employee and what financial impact a finding that a casual employee is actually
- [The Fair Work Commission rates Uber Eats delivery drivers – and they are not employees](https://justitia.com.au/the-fair-work-commission-rates-uber-eats-delivery-drivers-and-they-are-not-employees/) - The Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission (FWCFB) has confirmed the Commission decision at first instance that a delivery driver was not an employee either of Uber Eats, which provided the technology platform and advertising of its service, or of Portier Pacific Pty Ltd (Portier), the payment collection agent. The delivery driver was found
- [High Court decision on personal/carer’s leave](https://justitia.com.au/high-court-decision-on-personal-carers-leave/) - What are all the employment lawyers banging on about today? The High Court has just handed down its decision in the Mondelez case. What is the Mondelez case? It’s a case about how much personal/carer’s leave employees are entitled to under the National Employment Standards (NES). You needed to have a case about that? I’m
- [When is a casual not a casual?](https://justitia.com.au/when-is-a-casual-not-a-casual/) - Following on from the 2018 decision of WorkPac Pty Ltd v Skene [2018] FCAFC 131, the Federal Court has again demonstrated that workers engaged as casual employees can be found to be permanent employees with entitlements to paid leave and paid public holidays. In WorkPac Pty Ltd v Rossato [2020] FCAFC 84, the Full Federal
- [Court finds Qantas not required to pay sick leave](https://justitia.com.au/court-finds-qantas-not-required-to-pay-sick-leave/) - The Federal Court has found that employees are not entitled to access paid personal leave or compassionate leave during a period of stand down. In Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia & Ors v Qantas Airways Limited, several unions brought a challenge on behalf of Qantas employees who
- [We can no longer operate our business under Stage 4 restrictions. What do we do with our employees now?](https://justitia.com.au/we-can-no-longer-operate-our-business-under-stage-4-restrictions-what-do-we-do-with-our-employees-now/) - Some businesses in Victoria have been operating for many months now with their employees working from home. For other businesses, due to the nature of their activities, this has simply not been possible. The latest restrictions for business, which came into operation last night, may mean that your business has to close its on-site operations
- [JobKeeper Scheme: Eligible employers granted sweeping powers under the Fair Work Act](https://justitia.com.au/jobkeeper-scheme-eligible-employers-granted-sweeping-powers-under-the-fair-work-act/) - On 9 April 2020, the Coronavirus Economic Response Package Omnibus (Measures No. 2) Act 2020 (Cth) received Royal Assent. Employers need to be aware that this legislation amends the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (the Act) in a number of significant ways. Given the current situation, many employers are grappling with reduced demand and/or government
- [All in? Updates to rules for annualised wage arrangements](https://justitia.com.au/all-in-updates-to-rules-for-annualised-wage-arrangements/) - What is an annualised wage arrangement? Some modern awards contain provisions for an annualised wage arrangement. An annualised wage arrangement is a mechanism by which an employer pays an annualised wage to an award employee that is equal or superior to the entitlements required by the modern award. This allows for payment of a higher
- [A Brave New World – Making Remote Working Work](https://justitia.com.au/a-brave-new-world-making-remote-working-work/) - How do we do it safely? At Justitia we are keenly aware of the challenges facing organisations when it comes to remote working, as we are facing them as well! As entire organisations adjust to an online environment, we are all feeling our way, identifying solutions and working together to make a seemingly impossible situation
- [Tips for Effective Remote Performance Management](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXmQTmn0ONg#new_tab) - 18 August 2020 – Tips for Effective Remote Performance Management Recording can be accessed here.
- [Managing the Return to the Physical Workplace](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igbr3NxALs4#new_tab) - 30 June 2020 – Managing the Return to the Physical Workplace Recording can be accessed here.
- [Riding out the Pandemic – From the Perspective of the Employer (Justitia collaborates with Victorian Women Lawyers)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZAjLnHyWVY#new_tab) - 27 May 2020 – Riding out the Pandemic – From the Perspective of the Employer (Justitia collaborates with Victorian Women Lawyers) Recording can be accessed here.
- [Workplace Investigations in NFPs and Charities](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbuE_qnP3jM#new_tab) - 14 May 2020 – Workplace Investigations in NFPs and Charities Recording can be accessed here.
- [Free Webinar: Implementing Private Sector Redundancies in the COVID-19 era](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guqrSaTHKm8#new_tab) - 6 May 2020 – Free Webinar: Implementing Private Sector Redundancies in the COVID-19 era Recording can be accessed here.
- [Vaccinating Victoria (in partnership with Victorian Council of Social Service)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oe6lJlmK2CM#new_tab) - 19 April 2020 – Vaccinating Victoria (in partnership with Victorian Council of Social Service) Recording can be accessed here.
- [Recent ALGWA conference offers little nuggets of gold for employers](https://justitia.com.au/recent-algwa-conference-offers-little-nuggets-of-gold-for-employers/) - Last weekend I was fortunate to have the opportunity to attend an exceptional conference; the Australian Local Government Women’s Association Vic Conference 2019. The conference was hosted by the Macedon Ranges Shire Council and Justitia was one of the sponsors. The theme of the conference was Leadership and Collaboration in government and community. I listened
- [Preparing for Coronavirus in the workplace – key questions for employers](https://justitia.com.au/preparing-for-coronavirus-in-the-workplace-key-questions-for-employers/) - Organisations across Australia are currently preparing for, and dealing with, the impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) (Coronavirus). According to experts, it is a question of when, not if, a pandemic will be declared and the Australian Government has already triggered its emergency response plan. A pandemic, according to the World Health Organisation, is the worldwide spread
- [COVID-19 – It’s not all about stand down; what about varying your enterprise agreement?](https://justitia.com.au/covid-19-its-not-all-about-stand-down-what-about-varying-your-enterprise-agreement/) - In response to the coronavirus pandemic, you would have seen in the media that a number of employers, large, medium and small, from a wide range of industries are standing down employees. Stand down is permissible in more limited situations than current reporting would have you believe. Employers are also utilising other measures such as
- [Preparing for the return to the office (and bidding a fond farewell to our track pants…)](https://justitia.com.au/preparing-for-the-return-to-the-office-and-bidding-a-fond-farewell-to-our-track-pants/) - Approximately 10 weeks ago Justitia, along with many employers around the world, swiftly moved to an entirely remote workplace. For many organisations in Australia, the move to remote working has been fraught with challenges, however on the whole we must marvel at what was achieved in such a short period of time. Having navigated the

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