Anna Henderson

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has published research examining the causes of workplace harassment and the most effective interventions.

Employers including restrictive covenants in precedent employment contracts may wish to review their applicability during any probationary period subject to short notice.

A recent tribunal case has highlighted the risk of disability discrimination claims (for which uncapped compensation and injury to feelings may be awarded) where an employer's investigation...

Following a Call for Evidence last year, the Government has now published a consultation until 27 October 2026 on proposals to reform pay discrimination law. Phase one of the proposed reforms comprises changes to the current equal pay law and enforcement framework.

The government has published a consultation, open until 22 September, seeking views on the proposed approach of the new Fair Work Agency to statutory holiday pay compliance and enforcement from 2027. Currently only individuals can bring holiday pay claims in the employment tribunal.

The ERA 2025 will give independent trade unions a new right to request access to an employer's workplaces to meet, recruit, support, represent, organise, or facilitate collective bargaining for workers (but not to organise industrial action), without needing to show any minimum level of support or membership (and provided the employer and its associated employers together have at least 21 workers in aggregate across their workplaces).

The government recently updated its Roadmap setting out expected timing for the Employment Rights Act 2025 reforms, firming up the precise implementation dates in August and October...

The officers who led the search for Kumanjayi Little Baby recalled five days of relentless effort and community support.

The Djab Wurrung, Gunnai, and Gunditjmara senator said a royal commission would have the power to 'hold everyone to account'.

A key detail behind One Nation's headline migration pledge has now come into focus.