All Articles From Ben Duggan
Countdown to the End of Zombie Agreements: Is Your Business Compliant?
Late last year, the Albanese Labor Government secured the passage of the Secure Jobs, Better Pay reforms[1] to the Fair Work laws.[2] An aspect of the reforms is a sunset date of 7 December 2023 for…
Pivot in Enforcement Strategy to Create Safer Workplaces
Why legislators and regulators are increasingly focusing on targeting individuals for their actions to ensure PCBU’s meet their work health and safety obligations
Personal and Confidential Information: Employer Obligations to Employees
Much has been written, and many cases have been litigated, in relation to the obligations of employees to keep confidential information of their employer confidential, and not to misuse the…
Federal Labor Government to Regulate to Achieve Its Aim of Job Security
On 23 May 2022, Anthony Albanese became Australia’s Prime Minister as the Australian Labor Party (ALP) returned to government after nine years in opposition. Industrial relations did not attract much…
Fair Work Minimum Wage Review Significantly Increases Minimum Wage Rates
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) announced an increase in the minimum wage rates when it handed down its minimum wage review decision on Wednesday, 15 June 2022. Fair Work Commission president Iain…
Health Sector: Preparing for the End of State-Imposed COVID-19 Vaccination Mandates
In early 2020, a major emergency was declared in each State of Australia in response to the emerging threat of COVID-19. Since then, a suite of declarations have been issued through the use of powers…
Another DW Fox Tucker “Best Lawyer” Joins the List & Two More Are “Ones to Watch”
The Australian Financial Review has announced the 2022 Best Lawyers Awards, and DW Fox Tucker is delighted to confirm that, for another year running, our presence in the listings has grown once…
SA Labor to Apply Criminal Law to Workplaces Under its Industrial Relations Policy
On 21 March 2022, Labor leader, Peter Malinauskas, was sworn in as the 47th Premier of South Australia (SA). The Labor party secured a resounding victory over the former Marshall Liberal Government…
Why We Should Avoid the Use of the Word “Mandate” When Communicating Vaccination Requirements to Workers and the Wider Community
In order for any work health and safety policy or requirement to be truly effective, “buy-in” is needed from the people who fall within the scope of the policy. With so much “noise” created by media and misinformation, it’s more important than ever for an organisation to think carefully about how they communicate with their workers about vaccinations and other control measures that may generate concerns and paranoia.
Religious Objections to Compulsory Vaccination for COVID-19
Compulsory vaccination for COVID-19 In late November, South Australia reopened its borders to Victoria and New South Wales. Many employers have introduced a compulsory vaccination policy in response…
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