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<?xml-stylesheet type="text/xsl" media="screen" href="/~d/styles/rss2full.xsl"?><?xml-stylesheet type="text/css" media="screen" href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~d/styles/itemcontent.css"?><rss xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:feedburner="http://rssnamespace.org/feedburner/ext/1.0" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Allens Arthur Robinson Workplace Relations publications]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/wr/index.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Workplace Relations publications from international law firm Allens Arthur Robinson]]></description><copyright><![CDATA[(c) Allens Arthur Robinson]]></copyright><image><title><![CDATA[Allens Arthur Robinson Workplace Relations publications]]></title><url>http://www.aar.com.au/common/images04/hd_right_logo.gif</url><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/wr/index.htm</link></image><atom10:link xmlns:atom10="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" rel="self" href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/AllensArthurRobinsonWorkplaceRelationsPublications" type="application/rss+xml" /><feedburner:browserFriendly></feedburner:browserFriendly><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Workplace Relations - 30 June 2009]]></title><description><![CDATA[We look at enforcing a post-employment restraint of trade; the consequences of failing to adhere to dispute resolution provisions in an employment contract; the potential cost of revoking an employment inducement; and an employer's responsibility�to�deal with�allegations of sexual harassment�even in the absence of a formal complaint]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/wr/fowrjun09.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/wr/fowrjun09.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Client Update: Legislating accountability - the 'Golden Handshake' Bill - 29 June 2009]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Federal Government has reintroduced the Corporations Amendment (Improving Accountability on Termination Payments) Bill 2009 following a process of public consultation in response to widespread opposition to the Bill in its original form. Partner Peter Arthur looks at the key points of the legislation.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/wr/cuwrjun09.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/wr/cuwrjun09.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Workplace Relations - 05 June 2009]]></title><description><![CDATA[We look at the ATO's new superannuation guarantee ruling; the new Fair Work Ombudsman; a case that gives some clarification as to when a payment in lieu of notice may be illegal; what constitutes a 'genuine' attempt to reach an agreement; and under what circumstances an alleged breach can warrant dismissal before a full investigation has been completed]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/wr/fowrmay09.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/wr/fowrmay09.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: APRA releases draft executive remuneration guidelines - 02 June 2009]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last week, the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority released proposed extensions of its prudential standards to cover remuneration, and a draft prudential practice guide on remuneration policies for financial institutions. Allens Executive Partner Paul Quinn looks at the new guidelines]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/cg/focgjun09.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/cg/focgjun09.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Executive remuneration - 'Golden Handshake' Bill released - 11 May 2009]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Federal Government has released a draft of new laws regulating executive termination payments for public consultation. The Corporations Amendment (Improving Accountability on Termination Payments) Bill 2009 places strict caps on termination or 'golden handshake' payments  to directors and executives, and clarifies the types of payments that will form part of a termination benefit. Executive Partner Paul Quinn and Senior Associate Lisa Keohane report]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/cg/focgmay09.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/cg/focgmay09.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Workplace Relations - 01 May 2009]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this issue we look at a recent decision providing guidance on matters that can be included in an enterprise agreement; changes to transmission of business rules; a case that illustrates what may happen where a working relationship is incorrectly characterised; competition with an employer; and a case that deals with the protection of an employer's copyright]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/wr/fowrapr09.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/wr/fowrapr09.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Tax implications of proposed executive remuneration reforms - 09 April 2009]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amid the global recession and significant negative public sentiment against excessive executive remuneration practices, the Federal Government has mandated the Productivity Commission to examine Australia's framework for executive remuneration, including the tax treatment of equity based remuneration. In addition, the Government has proposed reforms to significantly broaden the circumstances in which shareholder approval of executive termination payments is required. Partner Sarah Bernhardt and Senior Associate Gaibrielle Germanos examine the taxation aspects of the reform proposals]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/tax/fotaxapr09.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/tax/fotaxapr09.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Safety at Work - 06 April 2009]]></title><description><![CDATA[In our quarterly Focus on safety at work, we look at the second report on harmonisation of occupational health and safety laws in Australia, the dangers for employers even if an occupational health and safety risk is not located on work premises, risk assessment and the Beaconsfield Gold Mine disaster, the s28(a) defence in NSW, and the high penalties attracted by a failure to manage well-known risks to safety at work.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/wr/fosafetyapr09.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/wr/fosafetyapr09.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Workplace Relations - 31 March 2009]]></title><description><![CDATA[We look at the new regime for unfair dismissal; the case of Miles v Genesys Wealth Advisers Limited; and the prohibition on discrimination against employees for taking industrial action]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/wr/fowrmar09.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/wr/fowrmar09.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Making whistleblowing easier - 20 March 2009]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Commonwealth Government recently released a report on whistleblowing. Partners Tim Frost and Matthew McLennan and Senior Associate Jane McCosker review the existing laws in this area, consider the likely impact of the report and offer some suggestions about how to approach the issue of whistleblower protection.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/prod/foldr19mar09.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/prod/foldr19mar09.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Client Update: What happened in Canberra last night? - 20 March 2009]]></title><description><![CDATA[News reports are full of strange goings on in Canberra last night. The Senators were hard at it until 2.30 this morning working through their issues with the Fair Work Bill. Changes made to the Bill in the Senate overnight are likely to result in the Government voting down its own Bill (in amended form) later today. The key issue is the definition a small business for the purpose of the unfair dismissal laws. Partner Tim Frost reports on the main developments]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/wr/cuwrmar09.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/wr/cuwrmar09.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Executive remuneration - new caps on termination payments announced - 19 March 2009]]></title><description><![CDATA[In our recent Focus: Executive remuneration - to regulate or not to regulate , we reported on developments in the regulation of executive remuneration in Australia and around the world. The Federal Government yesterday made two key announcements which seek to clarify some of the questions that have been raised about their approach to this area. Executive Partner Paul Quinn and Lawyer Ben Ferguson report]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/cg/focg19mar09.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/cg/focg19mar09.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Workplace Relations - 28 February 2009]]></title><description><![CDATA[We look at union right of entry provisions under the new Fair Work legislation; a principal's duty of care when delegating extra hazardous duties to contractors; an employer's responsibility under OH&S legislation for an employee's foolish behaviour; what can constitute dishonesty in the workplace; and the tax treatment of certain termination payments]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/wr/fowrfeb09.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/wr/fowrfeb09.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Workplace Relations - 05 February 2009]]></title><description><![CDATA[We look at employers' obligation to pay severance, the potentially binding nature of representations made during employment negotiations, the importance of setting out termination rights clearly, and new legislation in Victoria regulating the payment of wages]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/wr/fowrjan09.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/wr/fowrjan09.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Workplace Relations - 11 December 2008]]></title><description><![CDATA[We look at an employer's discriminatory conduct against a former employee; whether a union can be regarded as a 'competent administrative authority' in an unlawful termination claim; and a Federal Court decision restraining employees, to protect their former employer's confidential information]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/wr/fowrdec08.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/wr/fowrdec08.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Commercial Litigation - 21 November 2008]]></title><description><![CDATA[Organisations that do not provide websites accessible to disabled persons risk disability discrimination claims. Partner Belinda Thompson and Senior Associate Joanna Musk report on best practice guidelines issued by the Australian Human Rights Commission (formerly the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission) to assist organisations to achieve accessibility]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/prod/foldrnov08.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/prod/foldrnov08.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Workplace Relations - 31 October 2008]]></title><description><![CDATA[We look at employees' rights, and prohibitions, concerning freedom of association provisions; the operation of the Independent Contractors Act; limitations around the implied duty of good faith and fair dealing; and acceptable alternative employment in a transmission of business]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/wr/fowroct08.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/wr/fowroct08.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Occupational Health & Safety - 02 October 2008]]></title><description><![CDATA[New fatigue requirements for long-haul transport drivers have been introduced in most states and territories. Partner Maryjane Crabtree, Senior Associate Ric Morgan and Lawyer Monique Carroll report]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/wr/foohsoct08.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/wr/foohsoct08.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Workplace Relations - 30 September 2008]]></title><description><![CDATA[We look at draft modern awards for 14 priority industries; changing trends in workplace drug-testing; restraints in fixed-term contracts; and Safe Work Australia takes shape]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/wr/fowrsep08.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/wr/fowrsep08.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Workplace Relations - 31 August 2008]]></title><description><![CDATA[We look at when garden leave may amount to an unreasonable restraint of trade; enforcing restraints in special services contracts; whether an employer can have a duty to dismiss employees; and penalties for employees who give inadequate notice of resignation]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 31 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/wr/fowraug08.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/wr/fowraug08.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Workplace Relations - 31 July 2008]]></title><description><![CDATA[We look at directions to undergo medical examinations; right of entry for unions; suspending employees; the Fair Pay Commission's wage-setting decision and a new remuneration cap for unfair dismissals]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/wr/fowrjul08_02.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/wr/fowrjul08_02.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Workplace Relations - 30 June 2008]]></title><description><![CDATA[We look at National Employment Standards; an employer's obligation to re-employ injured workers; the evidence of reasons for dismissal; implied term of mutual trust and confidence; and the six-month rule in a transmission of business]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/wr/fowrjul08.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/wr/fowrjul08.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Workplace Relations - 30 May 2008]]></title><description><![CDATA[We look at discrimination and an imputed disability; unlawful work stoppages; the implication of an entitlement to redundancy; protected action ballots; and who is responsible for workplace safety]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/wr/fowrjun08.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/wr/fowrjun08.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Workplace Relations  - 30 April 2008]]></title><description><![CDATA[We report on union threats to disrupt work amounting to coercion; post-termination evidence justifying termination; Victorian legislation that will increase protection against discrimination for family responsibilities; and the need to consider alternatives for injured workers.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/wr/fowrapr08.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/wr/fowrapr08.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Workplace Relations  - 31 March 2008]]></title><description><![CDATA[We look at restrictions on industrial action orders; use and misuse of right-of-entry permits; challenging medical certificates; and false and misleading statements about union membership.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/wr/fowrmar08.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/wr/fowrmar08.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Client Update: Workplace Relations - 28 March 2008]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Rudd Government has completed the first phase of its labour reforms, with the Workplace Relations Amendment (Transition to Forward with Fairness) Bill 2008 (Cth) receiving Royal Assent on 25 March 2008. Partner Peter Arthur and Senior Associate Veronica Siow outline the key features of the new legislation]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/wr/cuwrmar08.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/wr/cuwrmar08.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Workplace Relations - 04 March 2008]]></title><description><![CDATA[We look at summary dismissal for dishonesty; an employer's responsibility for bullying; the implied duty of good faith and mutual trust and confidence; and a personal services business determination under the results test]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/wr/fowrfeb08.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/wr/fowrfeb08.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Client Update: Workplace Relations - 22 February 2008]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new Federal Government has taken its first steps in reforming our national workplace relations laws. Senior Associates Luke Gattuso and Joanna Musk report]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 22 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/wr/cuwrfeb08.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/wr/cuwrfeb08.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Workplace Relations - 31 January 2008]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this issue we look at a case in which an employer was held vicariously liable for a serious assault on an employee by a co-worker; a new Act regulating wage deductions; the Federal Government's proposed reforms to occupational health and safety and workers' compensation; and exemptions from equal opportunity obligations]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/wr/fowrjan08.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/wr/fowrjan08.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Workplace Relations - 07 December 2007]]></title><description><![CDATA[We look at pattern bargaining; whether a redundancy policy forms part of an employment contract; summary dismissals; and the vicarious liability of an employer for the actions of its employees]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 07 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/wr/fowrdec07.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/wr/fowrdec07.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Workplace Relations - 31 October 2007]]></title><description><![CDATA[We look at considerations in determining whether an employer is a constitutional corporation; a breach of an employee's duty of fidelity justifying dismissal; whether an agreement can be made void by misleading information; and certain employers' obligations under anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing legislation]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 31 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/wr/fowroct07.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/wr/fowroct07.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Workplace Relations - 28 September 2007]]></title><description><![CDATA[We report on the Australian Labor Party's workplace relations policy; the Federal Court's reprimand of the Commonwealth regarding annual and flexitime leave to attend an anti-WorkChoices protest; post-employment restraints; and successful appeal in a 'genuine operational reasons' application]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/wr/fowrsep07.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/wr/fowrsep07.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Workplace Relations - 31 August 2007]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this issue we look at how company policies can form part of an employment contract; the genuine operational reasons exemption to unfair dismissal laws; and the meaning of 'ordinary hours' when determining compensation paid in lieu of notice]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/wr/fowraug07.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/wr/fowraug07.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Workplace Relations - 31 July 2007]]></title><description><![CDATA[We report on an employer's liability for an employee's theft; a minimum wage increase; the new fairness test; 'award derived conditions'; and a revised remuneration cap]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/wr/fowrjul07.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/wr/fowrjul07.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Client Update: Workplace Relations - 19 July 2007]]></title><description><![CDATA[From 20 July 2007, employers must provide employees with a copy of the Workplace Relations Fact Sheet issued by the new Workplace Authority (within seven days for new employees, and by 20 October 2007 for existing employees). Senior Associate Joanna Musk reports]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/wr/cuwrjul07.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/wr/cuwrjul07.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Workplace Relations - 29 June 2007]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this issue we report on unfair dismissal exclusions; the Federal Court's consideration of the meaning of accessorial liability; and amendments introducing a new basis for unlawful discrimination complaints in Victoria]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 29 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/wr/fowrjun07.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/wr/fowrjun07.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Client Update: Workplace Relations - 26 June 2007]]></title><description><![CDATA[New tax rules for 'employment termination payments' (formerly 'eligible termination payments') take effect from 1 July 2007. Senior Associates Gaibrielle Germanos and Veronica Siow report]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 26 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/wr/cuwrjun07.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/wr/cuwrjun07.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Workplace Relations - 31 May 2007]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this issue: we look at the WorkChoices 'fairness test'; the Australian Labor Party's industrial relations policy; whether options for industrial action are allowable in secret ballots; and protected action ballots in support of multi-union agreements.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2007 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/wr/fowrmay07.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/wr/fowrmay07.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Workplace Relations - 30 April 2007]]></title><description><![CDATA[We look at the recent Federal Court decision to shut down the Tristar enquiry; the validity of the Comcare scheme; deficient notices of industrial action; and the requirement of employers to prove reasons in unlawful termination claims]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/wr/fowrapr07.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/wr/fowrapr07.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Workplace Relations - 30 March 2007]]></title><description><![CDATA[We look at AWAs and duress; prejudicial organisational changes; bonus payments as remuneration in unfair dismissal claims; excluding state long-service leave laws under federal agreements; and industrial action taken because of safety concerns.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 30 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/wr/fowrmar07.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/wr/fowrmar07.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Client update: Workplace Relations - 20 March 2007]]></title><description><![CDATA[Penalties for a breach of the Workplace Health and Safety Act 1995 (Qld) that results in fatality are on the increase following a recent decision of the Queensland Industrial Court, in which it imposed an $80,000 fine on a school. Senior Associate Simon Dewberry and Lawyer Stacey Van der Meulen report]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 20 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/wr/cuwrmar07.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/wr/cuwrmar07.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Workplace Relations - 28 February 2007]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this issue we examine a landmark NSW Supreme Court decision on implied duties; complaint-handling procedures; the AIRC's powers in relation to union rights of entry; what is required to prove sex discrimination; and probationary and qualifying periods on a transmission of business]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 28 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/wr/fowrfeb07.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/wr/fowrfeb07.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Workplace Relations - 31 January 2007]]></title><description><![CDATA[We look at 'operational requirements' and unfair dismissal claims, directors' obligations for safety breaches, whether workers' compensation is regarded as paid sick leave in claims for unlawful termination, and the legitimacy of terminating a certified agreement as a bargaining strategy]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/wr/fowrjan07.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/wr/fowrjan07.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Workplace Relations - 22 December 2006]]></title><description><![CDATA[An offer of employment in a redundancy situation need not be on identical terms for it to be considered 'acceptable alternative employment'. However, it needs to be substantially similar and no less favourable than the terms and conditions which applied at the time of redundancy. Partner Jamie Wells and Lawyer Fiona McPhee report on the approach of the Australian Industrial Relations Commission to the Feltex Australia administration]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 22 Dec 2006 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/wr/fowrdec06.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/wr/fowrdec06.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Workplace Relations - 30 November 2006]]></title><description><![CDATA[We report on ramifications for employers when dismissing union officials, public interest considerations in terminating workplace agreements and whether non-profit organisations constitute trading corporations for the purposes of WorkChoices]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 30 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/wr/fowrnov06.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/wr/fowrnov06.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Corporate Governance - 28 November 2006]]></title><description><![CDATA[The appeal to the High Court arising out of the Full Federal Court decision in Arms v Houghton [2006] FCAFC 46 is challenging the notion that where an employee engages in misleading or deceptive conduct in the course of their employment, the employee can in certain circumstances be held personally liable and cannot hide behind the corporate veil. Partner Steve Clifford and Articled Clerk Chris Carr discuss the Full Federal Court decision, the appeal and the possible implications of this case]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/wr/focgnov06.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/wr/focgnov06.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Client Update: Workplace Relations - 14 November 2006]]></title><description><![CDATA[We report on developments with the WorkChoices legislation over the past 24 hours, which has included the result today of the High Court challenge, and proposed changes to the legislation released by the Federal Government]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/wr/cuwrnov06.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/wr/cuwrnov06.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Workplace Relations - 31 October 2006]]></title><description><![CDATA[We report on restraints against employees accepting unsolicited instructions from clients of former employers, how protected action and side agreements containing prohibited content can go together, protected action supporting claims to guarantee employee entitlements and how contractual rights to entitlements and protections from industrial instruments may be incorporated into an employment agreement]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Oct 2006 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/wr/fowroct06.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/wr/fowroct06.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Workplace Relations - 29 September 2006]]></title><description><![CDATA[We report on what is required to show a termination was for a genuine operational reason, the incentives to self-insure for multi-state employers and a case highlighting differences in upstream OHS obligations]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 29 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/wr/fowrssep06.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/wr/fowrssep06.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Client Update: Workplace Relations - 22 September 2006]]></title><description><![CDATA[Workplace Relations Minister Kevin Andrews today announced changes to the Workplace Relations Regulations 2006, extending the deadline for employers to meet the new WorkChoices record-keeping obligations]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 22 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/wr/cuwrsep06.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/wr/cuwrsep06.htm</guid></item></channel></rss>
