- The qualifying period for
Unfair dismissal changes – commencement regulations made
Government Consultation on Zero Hours Contracts Reforms
On 2 June 2026, the government published its consultation on reforms to zero hours contracts: Make Work Pay: ending one-sided flexibility – reforms of zero hours and similar contracts.
The reforms which are contained in the Employment Rights Act 2025 (ERA 2025) have not yet taken effect. Regulations are required to outline key details
Are your usual workplace investigation processes exposing you to WHS prosecution risk?
KEY INSIGHT
No investigation, regardless of its importance, can be prioritised over an individual’s health and safety. Rather, the investigation needs to proceed in a manner that ensures, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health and safety of those involved.
Organisations are increasingly at risk of investigation and prosecution by work health and safety
Preventing the misuse of non-disclosure agreements
On 15 April 2026, the government launched a consultation on regulations to prevent the misuse of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in cases of workplace harassment or discrimination.
NDAs
NDAs are formal agreements or clauses used to keep information confidential by preventing disclosure. Historically, they have been used to protect commercial data, trade secrets and sensitive business
Can an employer withdraw a conditional offer?
A recent Employment Appeal Tribunal decision is a timely reminder that, without clear wording on conditions and notice, withdrawing an accepted job offer may expose employers to contractual liability.
Background
Mr Kankanalapalli (K) was offered a project manager role with Loesche Energy Systems Ltd in September 2022, with a proposed start date of 1 November
Fair Work Commission wage decision 2026: Key implications for employers
This article was co-written by Scott Meagher.
Yesterday, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) approved an increase in minimum wage rates under modern awards by 4.75%. The National Minimum Wage (NMW) will be increased to $1,004.90 per week, or $26.44 per hour. These changes will take effect from 1 July 2026.
The wages paid to the
Trade Union Access to Workplaces: What Employers Need to Know About the New Draft Code of Practice
The UK government has published a consultation on a draft statutory Code of Practice on trade unions’ right of access to workplaces. The draft Code of Practice was published on 8 April 2026, with the consultation closing on 20 May 2026. These proposals signal a fundamental shift in the landscape of trade union access —
Payday super: The compliance countdown begins – what employers need to know
This article was co-authored with Anna Ziegler and Sophia Dikolli.
What’s changing and how does it impact employers?
From 1 July 2026, the Payday Super reforms will take effect, requiring employers to pay superannuation guarantee (SG) contributions on every ‘payday’ – not at the end of each quarterly cycle.
For employers, this is a fundamental