2024 Employment Law Updates For HR Teams and Employers

As an employer or manager, you have an obligation to stay on top of changes to employment laws. In this LinkedIn newsletter, we explore recent employment changes that have implications for all businesses across Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.

[AU] Penalties for Breaching the Right to Disconnect

The Right to Disconnect laws protect employees from work infringing on their personal lives. Employees can refuse work-related contact outside of working hours unless deemed unreasonable. This article discusses:

• what the Right to Disconnect means;
• implications for businesses that breach an employee's right;
• new Fair Work Commission (FWC) disciplinary powers; and
• penalties for contravening an order.

[AU] Respect@Work Developments - What Every Employer Should Know

Employers now have a legal duty under the Respect@Work amendments to the Sex Discrimination Act to prevent sex discrimination and harassment. Non-compliance can result in enforcement actions, legal penalties, and reputational damage. This article outlines:

• the Respect@Work laws and what is sexual harassment;
• how businesses can comply;
• risks to your business for non-compliance.

[UK] What Does Labour’s New Workers’ Rights Bill Mean for Employers?

Earlier this year, the Government pledged to overhaul the employment landscape in a ‘pro-business, pro-worker’ approach, tackling poor working conditions and providing workers with more rights, resulting in the Employment Rights Bill. In this article, we discuss the anticipated developments , including changes to:

• Statutory Sick Pay;
• Zero-hour contracts;
• Day-one rights; and
• other changes to watch out for.

[NZ] What is an Employer's Duty to Follow a Fair Process?

If your business needs to undertake disciplinary actions against an employee, it is essential these actions follow the fair process to ensure transparency and compliance with the law. We explain:

• why following a fair process matters;
• the key elements of a fair process; and
• the consequences of non-compliance.

We also address communication strategies and workplace culture.

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[AU] Navigating Wage Compliance: Strategies for Protecting Your Business and Employees

Online Webinar | Thursday 21 November at 11:00 am AEDT [Last Chance ??]

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[NZ] Employment Essentials For Tech Businesses

Online Webinar | Thursday, 5 December at 12:00 pm NZDT

Protect your tech business and your employees by understanding your employment legal obligations. Register for our free webinar .

[UK] Common Legal Pitfalls for SaaS and Online Businesses

Online Webinar | Tuesday, 10 December at 11 am GMT

Protect your online or SaaS business from common legal pitfalls. Register for our free webinar .

[AU] Anti-Money Laundering Regulations: Key Insights For In-House Counsel

Online Webinar | Thursday, 12 December at 11 am AEDT

As in-house counsel, ensure your business is managing its AML/CTF compliance risks. Register for our free webinar .