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Workplace Observer – Issue 3
In this issue, we examine the Fair Work Commission’s recent decision in Karlene Chandler v Westpac Banking Corporation [2025] FWC 3115, in which the FWC ordered Westpac to grant a flexible working arrangement after finding the bank had not met its statutory obligations when refusing the request. We also look at the upcoming festive season and provide a timely reminder of the risks, responsibilities and practical steps employers can take to ensure employees are protected at Christmas functions. Finally, we outline the introduction of strengthened paid parental leave protections and what these increased entitlements mean for employers.
13 December 2024
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For overseas investors and businesses considering doing business in Australia, asking the right questions is crucial to understanding the key and unique legal aspects that can impact commercial success.
With recent developments – including increased regulatory requirements, climate and sustainability reporting, corporate disclosures, and compliance obligations – Carter Newell’s ‘Doing Business in Australia Guide’ assists in highlighting these factors applicable across a wide range of industries.
1 March 2023
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The Professional Liability Guide 2nd edition will again provide assistance to underwriters, claims managers, brokers, and their professional clients and advisers in evaluating the potential exposure to claims that fall under the purview of professional liability insurance.
1 December 2020
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The 7th edition Workplace Advisory Gazette examines a number of cases of general application, including cases relating to dismissals arising from disparaging comments made about employers and clients, the classification of workers in the gig economy, and the recovery of damages paid by an employer as a result of the serious misconduct of an employee.
