Fair Work Australia

The Australian government has introduced "right to disconnect" laws, which came into effect on August 26 2024 for businesses with 15 or more employees. Rolf Howard, Managing Partner at Owen Hodge Lawyers, explores what employers need to know.

As of December 6th, 2023, new legislation has significantly impacted the use of fixed-term contracts (FTC) and maximum-term contracts in Australia. These changes aim to provide greater security and stability for employees, particularly those who have been engaged on a series of consecutive...