Workplace Relations Insights

10 July 2007

Welcome to the July edition of Clayton Utz Workplace Relations Insights, in which we'll look at the new Stronger Safety Net amendments and what they mean for you.

We'll also see what happens when two or more unions issue notices to initiate bargaining periods in respect of seeking a multi-union agreement, and learn what makes a restraint of trade enforceable against an ex-employee.

Stronger safety net amendments now in force

By Joe Catanzariti.

The stronger safety net changes are now in force, so what do you have to do? Joe Catanzariti explains the new laws.

Stronger Safety Net Act closes transmission "loophole"

By Chris Hartigan.

The Stronger Safety Net Act closes the so-called "loophole" that arguably allowed employers to make entering into an AWA a condition of employment where employees were offered employment by a new employer as a consequence of a transmission of business, says Chris Hartigan.

Restraining an employee from working with a competitor

By Dr Graham Smith.

When can you prevent an ex-employee from joining a competitor? Graham Smith looks at what you need for a valid restraint of trade clause.

Multi-union agreements, protected action and ballot orders

By Glen Bartlett.

Glen Bartlett discovers what happens when two unions lodged Notices to Initiate a Bargaining Period for the same workplace.
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