EXPERT INSIGHTS
JESSICA HILL
Workplace Sexual Harassment: Reform on the Way
On 5 March 2020, the Sex Discrimination Commissioner, Kate Jenkins, released the report titled ‘Respect@Work: National Inquiry into Sexual Harassment in Australian Workplaces’ (Respect@Work Report). The Respect@Work Report provides a list of recommendations for preventing and addressing workplace sexual harassment in Australia.
Significant Changes to Casual Employment
The federal government’s stripped-down Fair Work Amendment (Supporting Australia’s Jobs and Economic Recovery) Act 2021 (Act) recently came into force. The Act amends the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth).
While proposed changes around enterprise agreements, awards and wage theft did not pass the Senate, the Act does introduce new workplace changes and rights for casual employees.
When approached correctly by businesses, the new laws will help provide certainty about their casual employment arrangements.
JESSICA HILL
Special Counsel
Jess is not your average lawyer. She works tirelessly to help her clients to achieve their objectives, and she is genuinely passionate about her work. Jess also has a green thumb. Whether it is in the garden or at work, Jess is always prepared to methodically solve any challenges that arise.