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- 30 Mar 12 Workplace training avoids vicarious liability for employer in sexual harassment claim McCullough Robertson’s Tim Longwill a Workplace Relations and Safety Partner discusses a case which is a timely reminder to employers of the importance of providing frequent, consistent and documented training for employees, ensuring that they are aware of conduct which could constitute harassment.
- 13 Mar 12 Not quite a quota - but reporting requirements ramp up Earlier this month the Federal Government introduced the Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Amendment Bill 2012 (the Bill) establishing rigorous reporting requirements for workplace gender equality. McCullough Robertson Partner, Jeremy Kennedy and Lawyer, Gillian Holmes take a look at the changes that occurred when the Bill was introduced after a comprehensive review of the current Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Act 1999.
- 8 Mar 12 Local businesses elated, school kids deflated - but the show must go on! Early last week the Minister for Financial Services, Mr Greg Pearce, made an order declaring Newcastle Show Day (Friday 16 March 2012) a 'local event day' for the Newcastle local government area. Jeremy Kennedy, Partner and Gillian Holmes, Lawyer from McCullough Robertson discuss how the changes may affect your business and staff planning for 2012.
- 1 Feb 12 Full bench splits on equal pay findings The Full Bench of Fair Work Australia today handed down its decision in the Equal Remuneration Case, which will result in pay increases for a large number of social and community services sector workers. McCullough Robertson Partner, Tim Longwill, outlines the decision and its impact in practical terms.
- 22 Jun 11 Retail Industry Award to allow short after-school shifts From 1 July 2011, the General Retail Industry Award 2010 will allow the minimum daily engagement for a casual employee to be one hour and thirty minutes, rather than the standard three hour minimum, as long as certain conditions are satisfied.
