Employment Law Updates in Australia

What can you expect?
One of the biggest challenges that Australian businesses face is keeping up with legislation. Employment law is ever-evolving, and this year has already seen plenty of developments that employers need to be aware of. But there’s more. To help you navigate the latest changes, join us for a live Q&A webinar with Sanam Ahmadzadeh Salmani, Legal Counsel at Employment Hero, alongside Simon Obee, Principal Lawyer at EI Legal. They’ll be talking through the latest employment law updates in Australia, while helping you understand what they mean for your business and team.
What will we be covering?
- Increased rights for workplace delegates
- A new “right to disconnect” for employees
- Changes around engaging casual employees – including a new definition of “casual employment” in the Fair Work Act
- Changes around engaging independent contractors
- A recap on other recent changes you might have missed
- Other changes coming in 2024 and 2025
+ Live Q&A
Disclaimer: The information in this webinar is current as at 8 August 2024, and has been prepared by Employment Hero Pty Ltd (ABN 11 160 047 709) and its related bodies corporate (Employment Hero). The views expressed in this webinar are general information only, are provided in good faith to assist employers and their employees, and should not be relied on as professional advice. The Information is based on data supplied by third parties. While such data is believed to be accurate, it has not been independently verified and no warranties are given that it is complete, accurate, up to date or fit for the purpose for which it is required. Employment Hero does not accept responsibility for any inaccuracy in such data and is not liable for any loss or damages arising either directly or indirectly as a result of reliance on, use of or inability to use any information provided in this webinar. You should undertake your own research and to seek professional advice before making any decisions or relying on the information in this webinar.
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