When I was about 20 weeks’ pregnant with my first child, one of my colleagues decided to try and predict the sex of our baby.
I am well…
When I was about 20 weeks’ pregnant with my first child, one of my colleagues decided to try and predict the sex of our baby.
I am well…
In February, I accepted a new job in the Victorian Government sector while 34 weeks pregnant. I started the new job while at 36 weeks.
I …
As an employment lawyer I’ve heard countless stories from both employers and employees about how hard it is to return to work post parenta…
Editor’s note: Following the publication of this article in March 2017, the Federal Court of Australia subsequently found in favour of the b…
The federal government will add another two weeks to the current paid parental leave scheme as part of a series of compromises on stalled bu…
Businesses are urged to remember that communication is key when it comes to managing staff on parental leave, with reports that an unfair di…
The Workplace Gender Equality Agency has released its annual list of Employers of Choice for Gender Equality.
This year the list features…
There are various laws protecting mums from discrimination at work, including upon their return from parental leave. But the law says very l…
Changes to government-funded parental leave could take effect as soon as January if the federal government’s plans to end “double dippin…
The federal Labor Party is considering changing its policy position on superannuation contributions to allow for employees to be receive sup…
Flexibility is the name of the game in today’s business world – and the research suggests that if you snooze on it, you’ll lose good e…
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal proceedings against the operator of a roadhouse in regional New South Wales who allegedly withhe…
