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Proposed changes to executive remuneration legislation and the introduction of claw back provisions have led to a number of businesses working proactively to incorporate changes into existing systems. Corrs provides advice on strategic remuneration structures payments including bonus, incentive and accelerated termination payments taking into account the requirements in relation to termination payments under the Corporations Act 2001.
Recent cases have seen the courts uphold post employment restraint provisions making it all the more important to have a clear understanding and forethought about the limitations embedded in individual employment contracts. Corrs regularly assists employers drafting employment contracts and enforceable post-employment restraints.
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NBN Co Limited
The national broadband network is the largest infrastructure project ever undertaken in Australia, and the establishment of the government-owned NBN Co Limited has involved a broad range of legal issues. As a provider of workplace law services to NBN, Corrs has been advising on innovations including a best practice framework for internal regulation of employment of thousands of people, and a strategic industrial relations framework involving unions. Specific legislation, government guidelines and NBN’s drive for high standards of performance and safety have added layers of complexity to employment law issues including contracting, compliance and privacy, and occupational health and safety matters.
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Farewell to the ABCC - Changes to regulation of the building and construction industry
On 21 March 2012, the Senate passed the Building and Construction Industry Improvement Amendment (Transition to Fair Work) Bill 2011. The Bill will come into operation when it receives Royal Assent.
MoreThe Fair Work Act Review and key developments in enterprise bargaining
In this paper, we provide an update on the progress of the Fair Work Act Review and a round-up of some significant recent decisions dealing with enterprise bargaining and protected industrial action.
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A Fairer Work Act?
The government has announced the much anticipated review of the Fair Work Act. Whilst noting the act is working well at the moment this presents an opportunity to see if it can be improved.
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The Fair Work Act's impact on industrial relations
We have recently seen a large number of industrial disputes taking place in Australia, a lot of people are pointing to the Fair Work Act as being the culprit. But what's the real story?
MoreCorrs In Brief: What to Expect from the Fair Work Review
On 20 December 2011, the Federal Government announced details of its much-awaited Review of the Fair Work Act. In this In Brief, we examine the objectives and terms of reference for the Review, the key issues that are likely to be addressed, and poss
DownloadDoing Business In Australia
Australia is an exceptional place in which to do business. Find out how we can help you develop your business in Australia.
DownloadCorrs In Brief: Loaded hourly rates including annual leave payments allowed in enterprise agreements – but employers should exercise caution
A Fair Work Australia Full Bench majority has held that a clause in an enterprise agreement that paid employees a loaded rate inclusive of payments for annual leave is valid, and does not constitute cashing out of annual leave under the NES.
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Navigating the Fair Work Laws
As more and more companies invest overseas, the need for readily available, accurate, and detailed knowledge of labour and employment laws in multiple jurisdictions becomes an essential resource for employers and their counsel.
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Legal Compliance in Australia
As more and more companies invest overseas, the need for readily available, accurate, and detailed knowledge of labour and employment laws in multiple jurisdictions becomes an essential resource for employers and their counsel.
More
Transition to Forward with Fairness: Labor’s Reform Agenda
This is a practical guide to these significant transitional arrangements, the full implementation of which was not complete until early 2010. This book, has ongoing relevance as a useful guide to a turbulent phase of workplace relations change.
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Workplace Relations in the Building and Construction Industry
This book explains the significant changes that have occurred in the regulation of the workplace relations in the building and construction industry in Australia over several years.
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NBN Co Limited
The national broadband network is the largest infrastructure project ever undertaken in Australia, and the establishment of the government-owned NBN Co Limited has involved a broad range of legal issues. As a provider of workplace law services to NBN, Corrs has been advising on innovations including a best practice framework for internal regulation of employment of thousands of people, and a strategic industrial relations framework involving unions. Specific legislation, government guidelines and NBN’s drive for high standards of performance and safety have added layers of complexity to employment law issues including contracting, compliance and privacy, and occupational health and safety matters.
Our Thinking
Doing Business In Australia
Australia is an exceptional place in which to do business. Find out how we can help you develop your business in Australia.
The Fair Work Act Review and key developments in enterprise bargaining
In this paper, we provide an update on the progress of the Fair Work Act Review and a round-up of some significant recent decisions dealing with enterprise bargaining and protected industrial action.
Workplace Relations in the Building and Construction Industry
This book explains the significant changes that have occurred in the regulation of the workplace relations in the building and construction industry in Australia over several years.
Transition to Forward with Fairness: Labor’s Reform Agenda
This is a practical guide to these significant transitional arrangements, the full implementation of which was not complete until early 2010. This book, has ongoing relevance as a useful guide to a turbulent phase of workplace relations change.
Legal Compliance in Australia
As more and more companies invest overseas, the need for readily available, accurate, and detailed knowledge of labour and employment laws in multiple jurisdictions becomes an essential resource for employers and their counsel.
Navigating the Fair Work Laws
As more and more companies invest overseas, the need for readily available, accurate, and detailed knowledge of labour and employment laws in multiple jurisdictions becomes an essential resource for employers and their counsel.
The Fair Work Act's impact on industrial relations
We have recently seen a large number of industrial disputes taking place in Australia, a lot of people are pointing to the Fair Work Act as being the culprit. But what's the real story?
A Fairer Work Act?
The government has announced the much anticipated review of the Fair Work Act. Whilst noting the act is working well at the moment this presents an opportunity to see if it can be improved.
Corrs In Brief: Loaded hourly rates including annual leave payments allowed in enterprise agreements – but employers should exercise caution
A Fair Work Australia Full Bench majority has held that a clause in an enterprise agreement that paid employees a loaded rate inclusive of payments for annual leave is valid, and does not constitute cashing out of annual leave under the NES.
Corrs In Brief: What to Expect from the Fair Work Review
On 20 December 2011, the Federal Government announced details of its much-awaited Review of the Fair Work Act. In this In Brief, we examine the objectives and terms of reference for the Review, the key issues that are likely to be addressed, and poss
Farewell to the ABCC - Changes to regulation of the building and construction industry
On 21 March 2012, the Senate passed the Building and Construction Industry Improvement Amendment (Transition to Fair Work) Bill 2011. The Bill will come into operation when it receives Royal Assent.
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Partner Sydney +61 2 9210 6192Janine Young
Partner Melbourne +61 3 9672 3254Joanna Glynn
Partner Brisbane +61 7 3228 9826John Tuck
Partner Melbourne +61 3 9672 3257Nicholas Ellery
Partner Perth +61 8 9460 1615Stephen Price
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