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Musings from the Mushroom Murder Trial: Key Takeaways for Workplace Investigators

The renowned 2023 beef wellington mushroom poisoning case has culminated in Erin Patterson's conviction for the murder of her three relatives. The mushroom murder trial offers 6 useful reminders for workplace investigators when conducting investigations.

Employment contracts and Visa extensions – Implications for employers managing Visa-dependent workers

A significant decision handed down by the Fair Work Commission has clarified the obligations of employers when managing employees whose right to work in Australia is visa-dependent. This case serves as a timely reminder for employers to align their HR practices with both employment and immigration requirements.

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Vale Roly Livingstone

We are deeply saddened to share the passing of Roly Livingstone, one of Mapien’s founders, who passed away peacefully in his sleep on 10 June 2025. Roly's legacy is not only etched into the history of Mapien but woven deeply into our culture. RIP Roly.

Tackling linguistic limitations in formal workplace processes

A recent Fair Work Commission decision has highlighted the critical importance of ensuring procedural fairness during formal workplace processes when dealing with employees with limited English proficiency.

Exciting Update: New Head of Industrial Relations WA & Promotion News

At Mapien, we take pride in our continued growth, the strength of our team, and the exceptional service we deliver to our clients every day. We’re excited to introduce a dynamic new leader heading up our industrial relations practice in WA, and to celebrate the well-deserved promotion of one of our standout consultants into a leadership role!

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Significant Award Wage and Classification Reforms Ahead for Employers in Female-Dominated Sectors

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has handed down a major decision that will reshape wages and job classifications across five Awards in predominantly female-dominated industries.

FWC Annual Wage Review 2025 Decision

The Fair Work Commission’s Expert Panel has awarded a 3.5% increase to the National Minimum Wage and the minimum wages in Modern Awards from the first full pay period commencing on or after 1 July 2025.

Contracts, Policies and Processes – The slips, trips and falls of employment

Employers continue to face difficulties when employment matters are escalated to courts and tribunals, often due to unclear employment policies and procedural errors that form part of the employment contract. This case brings a number of employment related lessons to the forefront.

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Victoria’s New Psychological Health Regulations: What the New Regulations mean for Leaders in approaching Performance Conversations

With Victoria introducing new Occupational Health and Safety (Psychological Health) Regulations, which place the importance of psychological health on equal footing with physical safety in the workplace, what does it mean for leaders approaching performance conversations? Leaning into these conversations is essential for both compliance and care. Find out how to prepare here.

Pitfalls of refusing flexible leave requests

A recent Fair Work Commission decision highlights several critical compliance points for employers when responding to flexible work requests. Learn more about the case in question and find out how to ensure compliance here.

February 24, 2025

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The evolution of remote and distributed work – psychosocial safety considerations

As organisations navigate the evolving landscape of remote and distributed work, factoring psychosocial risks into decision-making is essential. See our top tips for leaders.

February 14, 2025

Australian Immigration – Did you know?

Our immigration team share tips, experience and expertise on Australian immigration in our new Did You Know segment.

February 4, 2025

The Fair Work Ombudsman’s record recoveries: Lessons and implications for employers

The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) has announced that it has recovered an extraordinary $473 million in back payments during the 2023-2024 financial year. Here we delve into the causes of wage underpayment, its far-reaching consequences for employers, and the essential steps businesses must take to ensure full compliance.

January 22, 2025

Why meaningful face to face training on bullying, sexual harassment and discrimination is more important than ever

A recent decision by the Fair Work Commission highlights the importance of providing comprehensive, interactive training on workplace policies and reveals the risks employers face when they fail to ensure that employees fully understand their workplace obligations.

December 24, 2024

Closing the Loophole: Key changes effective 1 January 2025 & what they mean for you

The Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes No.2) Act 2024 has introduced a variety of changes over its life span, with additional changes to come on 1 January 2025. We provide an overview of the upcoming changes and by understanding these updates, businesses can better prepare for the transition and implementation and to ensure compliance with the new legal requirements.

December 16, 2024

Employers Face Risk of Damages for Psychiatric Harm Caused by Wrongful Dismissals

A High Court majority has found that employers now owe a duty of care to their employees to exercise reasonable care to avoid psychiatric injury when they are terminated or disciplined in the workplace.

December 10, 2024

Employer Nomination Scheme and Subclass 186 permanent residence visa – eligibility updates

Further to the introduction of the Skills in Demand (SID) visa over the weekend, the Department has also made some positive and long overdue updates to the Employer Nomination Scheme and Subclass 186 permanent residence visa, with amendments being made to both the Direct Entry and Temporary Residence Transition streams.

December 10, 2024

New Skills in Demand (SID) visa replaces the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa

The new Skills in Demand (SID) visa, has officially replaced the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa as of December 7, 2024. While this new visa framework was announced in principle many months ago, the implementation has occurred with little notice or fanfare.

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