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As of 1 July 2026, the high income threshold has increased to $190,100. This means that employees earning $190,100 or below may now have access to make unfair dismissal applications in the Fair Work Commission. Contact us if you would like to find out more.

The Victorian Government recently passed a new law which prohibits employers from proposing or requiring employees to sign NDAs to conceal workplace sexual harassment. Please contact our team if you would like advice on this. vic.gov.au/restricting-no…

PH Solicitor and SportsLawyer are pleased to announce that our Principal Paul Horvath has been named in the Best Lawyers in Sport again for 2027. This achievement is thanks to our team's dedication and our close partnership with our clients.

It's a matter that we have been working on for several years. Hear about Matt's resilience in adversity as he fights to return to playing rugby league from a 20-year suspension. youtube.com/watch?v=4OzRyH…

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We’re proud to announce that Paul Horvath has been recognised once again as a leading expert in his field — now under the newly rebranded Lexology, formerly Who’s Who Legal. Congratulations, Paul, on this well-earned achievement and continued industry recognition!

Chef Pietro Barbagallo allegedly terminated an employee for inquiring about pay rates. If proven, he may have breached the general protections provisions of the Fair Work Act. If you have a general protections matter, please contact us at (03) 9642 0435. theage.com.au/national/you-a…

A 100-year old principle has been overturned by the High Court, as damages for psychiatric injuries can now be awarded in certain circumstances. This marks a major step towards the destigmatisation of mental health in workplaces. See article below: phsolicitor.com.au/finally-the-hi…

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With the ever-expanding range of betting options for punters, the appeal to sports participants is higher than ever. Our latest article discusses the risks associated with gambling for sports organisations, as well as strategies to combat such risks. tinyurl.com/2s37dxth

Unethical behaviour in sport carries severe financial and reputational consequences for organisations, clubs and associations. Reach out to our specialist Sports Law team to ensure your organisation is effectively mitigating risks. Read more below: sportslawyer.com.au/ethics-in-spor…

The 'right to disconnect' comes into force on 26 August 2024 for non-small business employers. Employers must be aware of their obligations. Read more about the changes below, or reach out to our friendly Employment Law team! fairwork.gov.au/about-us/workp…

The Closing Loopholes Acts have introduced significant changes to employment laws in Australia. Employers must be aware of these changes and when they will occur. The Fair Work Ombudsman has provided a concise summary of the changes on its website: fwc.gov.au/about-us/closi…

Football Australia is set to crackdown against umpire abuse by players and officials. It is an apt reminder to sports organisations of their responsibility to ensure the welfare and safety of their umpires/referees. The field of play is a workplace. abc.net.au/news/2024-02-1…

"Right to disconnect" laws are set to be passed by Parliament. The laws will give most employees the right to ignore unreasonable work-related communication outside their working hours. Employers who breach these laws are set to face financial penalties. abc.net.au/news/2024-02-0…

The laws on fixed-term contracts are changing on 6 Dec 2023. Employers should ensure that they are aware of the changes, which include limitations on when and how a fixed-term contract can be used. Please click on the link below to find out more. fairwork.gov.au/newsroom/news/…

Athletes are constantly under pressure to adhere to anti-doping rules, some of which could be considered to impose onerous responsibilities on individual athletes. This article discusses some ways the fairness of anti-doping processes could be improved. theguardian.com/sport/blog/202…

Former World No 1 Simona Halep has been suspended from tennis for 4 years after an independent tribunal found that she had committed intentional Anti-Doping Rule Violations. Halep is banned until 2026, but has stated that she will appeal the decision. itia.tennis/news/sanctions…