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<rss version="2.0"> <channel>  <title><![CDATA[Clayton Utz | Workplace Relations, Employment and Safety - Publications]]></title>  <link>http://www.claytonutz.com/area_of_law/workplace_relations_employment_and_safety/publications.page</link>  <description/>  <copyright><![CDATA[(c) Clayton Utz 2009]]></copyright>  <image>   <title><![CDATA[Clayton Utz]]></title>   <link>http://www.claytonutz.com/</link>   <url>http://www.claytonutz.com/images/logo.png</url>  </image>  <language>en-au</language> <item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/201007/12/restraint_of_trade_clauses.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Restraint of trade clauses]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/201007/12/restraint_of_trade_clauses.page</link><description><![CDATA[There's a presumption against the validity of restraint of trade clauses - but how can you rebut the presumption if you're trying to enforce one against an ex-employee? Joe Catanzariti looks at a recent case for some answers.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/201006/18/paid_parental_leave_scheme_now_passed_so_make_sure_youre_ready_for_it.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Paid parental leave scheme now passed, so make sure you're ready for it]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/201006/18/paid_parental_leave_scheme_now_passed_so_make_sure_youre_ready_for_it.page</link><description><![CDATA[Australia now has a paid parental leave scheme, following the passage last night of the Paid Parental Leave Bill 2010 by the Federal Parliament.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/newsletters/discrimination_and_diversity_insights/20100527/home.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Discrimination and Diversity Insights]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/newsletters/discrimination_and_diversity_insights/20100527/home.page</link><description><![CDATA[This issue includes: New Equal Opportunity Act for Victoria heralds greater compliance obligations for employers; Can a workplace policy discriminate?; The wait is over? Disability Access to Premises Standards to commence;]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 27 May 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/201005/11/paid_parental_leave_from_1_january_2011-are_you_ready.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Paid parental leave from 1 January 2011 - are you ready?]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/201005/11/paid_parental_leave_from_1_january_2011-are_you_ready.page</link><description><![CDATA[The Federal Government has released a draft bill for paid parental leave, with the scheme to start from 1 January 2011.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/newsletters/occupational_health_and_safety_insights/20100413/home.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Occupational Health and Safety Insights]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/newsletters/occupational_health_and_safety_insights/20100413/home.page</link><description><![CDATA[This issue includes: Update on proposed Federal occupational health and safety legislation; The three OH&S Cs: Consult, co-operate and co-ordinate with other duty-holders; Kirk decision gives clarity to employers' responsibilities under NSW OH&S law;]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 13 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/201003/03/no_need_for_compulsory_arbitration_in_dispute_settlement_clauses_in_enterprise_agreements.page</guid><title><![CDATA[No need for compulsory arbitration in dispute settlement clauses in enterprise agreements]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/201003/03/no_need_for_compulsory_arbitration_in_dispute_settlement_clauses_in_enterprise_agreements.page</link><description><![CDATA[The Full Bench of Fair Work Australia (FWA) has overturned the decision which held that a dispute resolution term in an enterprise agreement must allow for disputes to be settled by arbitration, whether the parties want to or not.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/201001/25/does_your_enterprise_agreement_allow_disputes_to_be_settled_by_arbitration_maybe_not.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Does your enterprise agreement allow disputes to be settled by arbitration? Maybe not.]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/201001/25/does_your_enterprise_agreement_allow_disputes_to_be_settled_by_arbitration_maybe_not.page</link><description><![CDATA[Enterprise agreements must include a dispute resolution term that enables disputes about the agreement or National Employment Standards to be settled by arbitration, whether the parties want to or not, following a recent decision of Fair Work Australia (FWA).]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/newsletters/discrimination_and_diversity_insights/20091222/home.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Discrimination and Diversity Insights]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/newsletters/discrimination_and_diversity_insights/20091222/home.page</link><description><![CDATA[This issue includes: Are you right to request ready?; Workplace flexibility takes on an industrial flavour; Are your EEO policies and procedures compliant with the new laws?;]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/videos/the_fair_work_act-transfer_of_business.page</guid><title><![CDATA[The Fair Work Act - Transfer of business]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/videos/the_fair_work_act-transfer_of_business.page</link><description><![CDATA[The Fair Work Act has changed the way that employment issues are handled during a transfer of business, and done so in a way that will have a significant impact, says Saul Harben.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/videos/the_fair_work_act-national_employment_standards.page</guid><title><![CDATA[The Fair Work Act - National Employment Standards]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/videos/the_fair_work_act-national_employment_standards.page</link><description><![CDATA[The Fair Work Act establishes a safety net, the National Employment Standards, for all national system employees. Hedy Cray explains why - and how - smart employers should be getting ready for them now.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/videos/the_fair_work_act-modern_awards.page</guid><title><![CDATA[The Fair Work Act - Modern Awards]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/videos/the_fair_work_act-modern_awards.page</link><description><![CDATA[Along with the National Employment Standards, modern awards form part of the minimum standards and conditions under the Fair Work Act. Graham Smith looks at what modern awards are, who is covered, and their content.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/videos/the_fair_work_act-enterprise_agreements_and_good_faith_bargaining.page</guid><title><![CDATA[The Fair Work Act - Enterprise agreements and good faith bargaining]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/videos/the_fair_work_act-enterprise_agreements_and_good_faith_bargaining.page</link><description><![CDATA[Changes to agreement-making and enterprise bargaining are among the most critical and important changes in the Fair Work Act, because they fundamentally alter the framework for negotiations, says Glen Bartlett.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/videos/the_fair_work_act-termination_of_employment.page</guid><title><![CDATA[The Fair Work Act - Termination of employment]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/videos/the_fair_work_act-termination_of_employment.page</link><description><![CDATA[Employers have expanded responsibilities under the Fair Work Act when terminating the employment of their employees. Joe Catanzariti sets out what's changed, and what you should do in response.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/newsletters/workplace_relations_insights/20091105/home.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Workplace Relations Insights]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/newsletters/workplace_relations_insights/20091105/home.page</link><description><![CDATA[This issue includes: Learning more about the Fair Work Act; Employment contract: High Court rules on contracts, collective agreements and ending the contract; Changing terrain: developments in good faith bargaining under the Fair Work Act; Awards under change: award coverage and enterprise awards; Operation dates of modern awards and some phasing-in; Genuinely trying to reach agreement: the relationship with good faith bargaining;]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/newsletters/discrimination_and_diversity_insights/20090828/home.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Discrimination and Diversity Insights]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/newsletters/discrimination_and_diversity_insights/20090828/home.page</link><description><![CDATA[This issue includes: Federal Court orders employer pay employee $466,000 for sexual harassment; Inherent physical requirements of position - what are they?; Discrimination amendments now law;]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200906/24/termination_payments_good_news_bad_news.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Termination payments: good news, bad news]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200906/24/termination_payments_good_news_bad_news.page</link><description><![CDATA[The Federal Government has introduced its bill to require shareholder approval for directors' and executives' termination payments that are more than one year's base salary.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200906/12/termination_payments_for_directors_and_executives_into_the_unknown.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Termination payments for directors and executives: into the unknown]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200906/12/termination_payments_for_directors_and_executives_into_the_unknown.page</link><description><![CDATA[The proposed changes to the law governing directors' and executives' termination payments will, if enacted in their current form, have significant effects on companies and their shareholders.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/newsletters/discrimination_and_diversity_insights/20090528/home.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Discrimination and Diversity Insights]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/newsletters/discrimination_and_diversity_insights/20090528/home.page</link><description><![CDATA[This issue includes: Rostering changes lands hospital with victimisation claim; Diversifying company boards; Discrimination and victimisation soon to be "adverse action";]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200905/22/national_ohs_laws_one_step_closer_with_release_of_framework.page</guid><title><![CDATA[National OHS laws one step closer with release of framework]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200905/22/national_ohs_laws_one_step_closer_with_release_of_framework.page</link><description><![CDATA[In an important and significant step in the progress towards uniform OHS laws across Australia, the Workplace Relations Ministers Council has agreed to a framework for uniform national OHS laws which will now form the basis for Safe Work Australia to draft the model law.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200905/05/the_impact_of_the_new_fair_work_transfer_of_business_rules_on_commonwealth_outsourcing.page</guid><title><![CDATA[The impact of the new Fair Work transfer of business rules on Commonwealth outsourcing]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200905/05/the_impact_of_the_new_fair_work_transfer_of_business_rules_on_commonwealth_outsourcing.page</link><description><![CDATA[The commencement of the Fair Work Act 2008 on 1 July 2009 will change the transfer of business rules, which could have a real impact on Commonwealth outsourcing arrangements.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/newsletters/workplace_relations_insights/20090326/home.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Workplace Relations Insights]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/newsletters/workplace_relations_insights/20090326/home.page</link><description><![CDATA[This issue includes: Workplace Confidential: Protecting confidential information when employees leave;]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200903/20/further_fair_work_bill_introduced.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Further Fair Work Bill introduced]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200903/20/further_fair_work_bill_introduced.page</link><description><![CDATA[The Fair Work (Transitional Provisions and Consequential Amendments) Bill 2009 provides a mechanism for the shift to the new "Fair Work Australia" industrial relations system.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200902/09/clayton_utz_national_workplace_relations_team_expands.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Clayton Utz' national Workplace Relations team expands]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200902/09/clayton_utz_national_workplace_relations_team_expands.page</link><description><![CDATA[The national Workplace Relations team at Clayton Utz is in growth mode as it gears up for a busy year, with a number of promotions and lateral hires around the country and further hires anticipated.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200812/17/clayton_utz_promotes_new_talent_to_the_partnership.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Clayton Utz promotes new talent to the partnership]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200812/17/clayton_utz_promotes_new_talent_to_the_partnership.page</link><description><![CDATA[17 December 2008: Clayton Utz is pleased to announce the appointment of eight new partners, effective 1 January 2009.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/newsletters/discrimination_and_diversity_insights/20081203/home.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Discrimination and Diversity Insights]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/newsletters/discrimination_and_diversity_insights/20081203/home.page</link><description><![CDATA[This issue includes: A paid parental leave scheme for Australia; Pregnant probationary employee makes good her discrimination case; Harmonisation on the agenda;]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200812/01/significant_changes_to_queensland_workplace_health_and_safety_laws-are_you_ready.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Significant changes to Queensland workplace health & safety laws - are you ready?]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200812/01/significant_changes_to_queensland_workplace_health_and_safety_laws-are_you_ready.page</link><description><![CDATA[Significant changes to the State's WHS laws reinforce the importance for private and public sector organisations in Queensland to review, respond to and manage any workplace health and safety (WHS) concerns that may be raised.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200812/01/new_rules_for_making_deductions_from_victorian_employees_wages.page</guid><title><![CDATA[New rules for making deductions from Victorian employees' wages]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200812/01/new_rules_for_making_deductions_from_victorian_employees_wages.page</link><description><![CDATA[The Victorian Government&#8218;&#8222;s Victorian Workers' Wages Protection Act 2007 will become operative today. This Act restricts employers' ability to make deductions from employees' wages, including to recover overpayments made to employees.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200811/25/labors_promised_ir_legislation_introduced_today_fair_work_bill.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Labor's promised IR Legislation introduced today: Fair Work Bill]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200811/25/labors_promised_ir_legislation_introduced_today_fair_work_bill.page</link><description><![CDATA[Labor's promised IR Legislation introduced today: Fair Work Bill]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/newsletters/occupational_health_and_safety_insights/20081014/home.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Occupational Health and Safety Insights]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/newsletters/occupational_health_and_safety_insights/20081014/home.page</link><description><![CDATA[This issue includes: Safe Work Australia - A step forward for the harmonisation of occupational health and safety; The dust finally settles after the wall collapsed; New Workplace Health & Safety Regulation in Queensland;]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/newsletters/discrimination_and_diversity_insights/20080916/home.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Discrimination and Diversity Insights]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/newsletters/discrimination_and_diversity_insights/20080916/home.page</link><description><![CDATA[This issue includes: Significant damages payout plus costs for sexual harassment claim; OHS defence fails: Demotion of employee for poor literacy skills found discriminatory; Father refused permission to take sick child to hospital makes good his discrimination claim;]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200809/02/a_new_ohs_framework_for_act-work_safety_bill_2008.page</guid><title><![CDATA[A new OHS framework for ACT - Work Safety Bill 2008]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200809/02/a_new_ohs_framework_for_act-work_safety_bill_2008.page</link><description><![CDATA[As you may be aware, on 6 June 2008 the ACT Government released an exposure draft of the Work Safety Bill 2008 (Bill). The Bill, based on a review by the ACT OHS Council of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1989 (OHS Act), finalised in September 2005, provides a new framework for promoting and ensuring workplace safety in the ACT.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/newsletters/occupational_health_and_safety_insights/20080715/home.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Occupational Health and Safety Insights]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/newsletters/occupational_health_and_safety_insights/20080715/home.page</link><description><![CDATA[This issue includes: A national occupational health and safety system within five years?; "I'm not @!%#$* abusing or #!*&% obstructing the Inspector!"; OHS obligations not a shield against discrimination; A new OHS framework proposed for ACT;]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/newsletters/discrimination_and_diversity_insights/20080613/home.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Discrimination and Diversity Insights]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/newsletters/discrimination_and_diversity_insights/20080613/home.page</link><description><![CDATA[This issue includes: Federal Government proposal makes ensuring workplace flexibility serious business; Providing Victorian carers with a sword and not merely a shield in anti-discrimination law; Restructuring pitfalls: don't forget the return to work guarantees;]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/newsletters/workplace_relations_insights/20080401/home.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Workplace Relations Insights]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/newsletters/workplace_relations_insights/20080401/home.page</link><description><![CDATA[This issue includes: Restructure of business and redundancy - evidence of operational reasons for dismissal; Good faith bargaining - will it be good for you?; Workplace conduct, whistleblowing and termination of employment; Profile - Saul Harben;]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200802/22/what_will_labors_transitional_workplace_relations_bill_mean_for_employers.page</guid><title><![CDATA[What will Labor's transitional workplace relations bill mean for employers?]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200802/22/what_will_labors_transitional_workplace_relations_bill_mean_for_employers.page</link><description><![CDATA[The first wave of Labor's workplace relations reforms has hit with the introduction of the transitional workplace relations bill to Parliament, beginning the rollback of Work Choices.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 22 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/newsletters/occupational_health_and_safety_insights/20071207/home.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Occupational Health and Safety Insights]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/newsletters/occupational_health_and_safety_insights/20071207/home.page</link><description><![CDATA[This issue includes: When a director has been charged with a safety breach - who pays the bill?; New heavy vehicle driver fatigue laws for Victoria; NSW Industrial Relations Act victimisation provisions still apply despite Work Choices; Finally! Clarity for drug testing at Queensland coal mines; Stop press;]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 07 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200711/24/how_will_a_rudd_government_affect_your_workplace_relations_arrangements.page</guid><title><![CDATA[How will a Rudd Government affect your workplace relations arrangements?]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200711/24/how_will_a_rudd_government_affect_your_workplace_relations_arrangements.page</link><description><![CDATA[The Labor Party's victory in the Federal election is likely to bring about yet another significant turning point in Australian workplace relations. Work Choices was a key issue in the campaign, but how far the new Labor Government can amend present workplace relations legislation will depend on the final composition of the Senate and the extent to which it can gain support for its IR policy from other political parties if needed.]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 24 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/newsletters/discrimination_and_diversity_insights/20071031/home.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Discrimination and Diversity Insights]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/newsletters/discrimination_and_diversity_insights/20071031/home.page</link><description><![CDATA[This issue includes: Tis the season to be behaving badly; Review of "Older People and the Law"; Do commercial considerations count when applying for a statutory exemption?; Managing the ageing workforce using statutory exemptions;]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 31 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200709/18/workplace_health_and_safety_compliance_now_a_bigger_risk_for_construction_industry.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Workplace health & safety compliance now a bigger risk for construction industry]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200709/18/workplace_health_and_safety_compliance_now_a_bigger_risk_for_construction_industry.page</link><description><![CDATA[Having an integrated system for compliance with workplace health and safety obligations has become more critical for those engaged in the construction industry, with many more entities facing the risk of prosecution under new laws, a leading workplace relations lawyer at national law firm Clayton Utz warns.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 18 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200709/14/commonwealth_ohs_accreditation_scheme_model_clauses_released.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Commonwealth OHS Accreditation Scheme: Model clauses released]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200709/14/commonwealth_ohs_accreditation_scheme_model_clauses_released.page</link><description><![CDATA[On 28 August 2007 the Federal Safety Commissioner released a guide enclosing model clauses to assist parties in the application of the Australian Government Building and Construction OHS Accreditation Scheme.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 14 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/newsletters/occupational_health_and_safety_insights/20070828/home.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Occupational Health and Safety Insights]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/newsletters/occupational_health_and_safety_insights/20070828/home.page</link><description><![CDATA[This issue includes: A national occupational health and safety regime: how close are we?; "Unfair" sacking for breaching safety rules!; New obligations for construction stakeholders in Queensland; Clarity for "deemed" employers of contractors in WA?;]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/newsletters/discrimination_and_diversity_insights/20070808/home.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Discrimination and Diversity Insights]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/newsletters/discrimination_and_diversity_insights/20070808/home.page</link><description><![CDATA[This issue includes: Sexual harassment preventative strategies: Compliance obligations do not end on induction; Western Australia reviews its anti-discrimination laws; Changing the working hours of employees with family responsibilities: what not to do;]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 08 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/newsletters/workplace_relations_insights/20070710/home.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Workplace Relations Insights]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/newsletters/workplace_relations_insights/20070710/home.page</link><description><![CDATA[This issue includes: Stronger safety net amendments now in force; Stronger Safety Net Act closes transmission "loophole"; Restraining an employee from working with a competitor; Multi-union agreements, protected action and ballot orders;]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200707/06/compulsory_fact_sheet_for_employees-are_you_ready_for_20_july_start_date.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Compulsory fact sheet for employees - are you ready for 20 July start date?]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200707/06/compulsory_fact_sheet_for_employees-are_you_ready_for_20_july_start_date.page</link><description><![CDATA[From Friday 20 July 2007, most employers will be required to give each of their employees a new fact sheet - or face a fine. It's therefore important that you understand the new obligations and ensure your human resources section complies with the new laws.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200706/29/new_ohs_regulations_for_victoria.page</guid><title><![CDATA[New OHS Regulations for Victoria]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200706/29/new_ohs_regulations_for_victoria.page</link><description><![CDATA[From 1 July 2007 Victorian employers will face more rigorous OHS requirements.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 29 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/newsletters/discrimination_and_diversity_insights/20070619/home.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Discrimination and Diversity Insights]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/newsletters/discrimination_and_diversity_insights/20070619/home.page</link><description><![CDATA[This issue includes: The work-life balance challenge continues: A new legal framework; What's changing: SA to expand jurisdiction and Vic introduces "employment activity" discrimination; Conducting investigations: how particular do you need to be?; When regulating working hours is discriminatory;]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/newsletters/occupational_health_and_safety_insights/20070531/home.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Occupational Health and Safety Insights]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/newsletters/occupational_health_and_safety_insights/20070531/home.page</link><description><![CDATA[This issue includes: Who is in control? Large national organisation found in "control" under Commonwealth OHS Act; Directors, due diligence and occupational safety and health; Executive officers' personal workplace health and safety liability in Queensland;]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2007 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200705/29/the_new_fairness_test_bill_is_here.page</guid><title><![CDATA[The new "Fairness Test" bill is here!]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200705/29/the_new_fairness_test_bill_is_here.page</link><description><![CDATA[Following Prime Minister John Howard's announcement on 4 May 2007 of amendments to the Workplace Relations Act 1996, the Workplace Relations Amendment (A Stronger Safety Net) Bill 2007 has now been tabled in Parliament. The Bill runs to 80 pages of details and is further supported by a 64 page Explanatory Memorandum.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 29 May 2007 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200705/09/workplace_relations_amendments_announced.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Workplace Relations Amendments Announced]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200705/09/workplace_relations_amendments_announced.page</link><description><![CDATA[You will probably be aware that the Prime Minister has announced amendments to the Workplace Relations Act and Regulations. To view a copy of the paper "A Stronger Safety Net for Working Australians".]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2007 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/newsletters/workplace_relations_insights/20070313/home.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Workplace Relations Insights]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/newsletters/workplace_relations_insights/20070313/home.page</link><description><![CDATA[This issue includes: Australian common law recognition of implied term of trust and confidence in employment contracts; State responses to Work Choices; Operational reasons for dismissal: new ruling in Work Choices legislation; Independent contractors: new national system of reviewing unfair contracts and ban on shams;]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 13 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item></channel></rss>