Since its introduction in 2008, the rupture conventionnelle individuelle (mutual termination agreement) has become one of the most commonly used methods for terminating indefinite term employment contracts in France. It offers a flexible and consensual alternative to resignation or dismissal, enabling both the employer and employee to agree on a departure while allowing the employee
Organisations are increasingly at risk of investigation and prosecution by work health and safety
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
This article was co-authored with Anna Ziegler and Sophia Dikolli.
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
Embedding a trauma‑informed approach to workplace investigations requires visible leadership, ongoing training, robust policies, and proactive support for investigator wellbeing. Sustainable change comes from integrating these principles into organisational culture, ensuring investigations are fair, resilient, and protective of all participants.
The commitment to a trauma-informed approach to workplace investigations marks
This article was co-authored with Arabella Cull.
Case update: Anthony Michael Gibson v Maritime New Zealand [2026] NZHC 813
On 31 March 2026, the High Court of New Zealand (HCNZ) dismissed the appeal of Anthony Gibson, the former CEO of Ports of Auckland Limited (POAL), and upheld his conviction and sentence by the District
Over the past years, the use of Employers of Record (“EOR”) has significantly increased outside of Europe and is now also developing across European countries.
This growing interest is due to the EOR system offering increased flexibility to companies, in particular for those intending to expand their business in countries where they do
On 18 March 2026, the European Commission published the proposal for a new, harmonised European legal form: the EU Inc.Under the EU Inc. companies could opt into a single, uniform set of rules applicable across the EU. Currently, differences between the 27 Member States in areas such as incorporation, governance, employment law and taxation create