As of 27 September 2021, new amendments to the Fair Work Act 2009 have come into force, altering the obligations of employers for their casual employees and changes to their entitlements.  You will need to:  ensure you have provided the Casual Employment Information Statement to casual employees;  determine if you have an obligation to offer...Read More

Under the Privacy Act 1988, the COVID-19 vaccine status of any person is classified as sensitive health information. Employers have responsibilities and obligations in collecting and protecting this information provided by their staff. Requirements vary accordingly to the workplace involved but generally, if employers seek to collect this information, it must be reasonable and necessary...Read More

Owners’ corporation can no longer unreasonably prohibit pets from strata properties. On 25 August 2021 the legislation was amended to put end to blanket bans on residents keeping pets in strata premises. Owner’s Corporations can now only refuse the keeping of an animal if it ‘unreasonably interferes’ with another resident’s use and enjoyment of their...Read More