Employment Law

Workplace sexual harassment remains a widespread issue in Australia. Learn how Australian law protects employees, the compensation and claim options available, employer obligations under positive duty laws, and the steps businesses must take to prevent harassment and reduce legal risk.

MAFS Australia allegations highlight workplace harassment risks for reality TV contestants and raise important questions about legal protections, safety duties and compensation claims. This article examines how workplace law applies beyond traditional employment relationships and explains what affected workers need.

Not sure if what happened at work counts as sexual harassment? A plain-language guide to what is, and what isn’t, plus your options for compensation and how Koffels can help.

Workplace sexual harassment law changed significantly in 2023, with a standalone Fair Work Act prohibition and a new employer positive duty. Recent court decisions show the law now has real teeth. Here’s what employees and employers each need to know.

The Federal Court’s ruling in Antoinette Lattouf’s dismissal from the ABC highlights critical lessons for employers on fair process, social media policy, and protections under employment law.

Under new Industrial Relations laws, the determination of whether a worker qualifies as an “employee” hinges on the real substance and practical reality of the relationship between the involved parties.

Employment Law: Is Your Contractor an Employee? If you get it wrong, what are the penalties? The ATO (Australian Taxation Office) often issues guidelines for…