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Workplace View

December 2021
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Welcome to the December 2021 edition of Workplace View, our quarterly Labour & Employment newsletter. In this edition:

  • Our lead article looks at employment trends as Australia emerges from COVID-19 lockdowns. We look at how the way we work has changed as a result of the pandemic and what this means for employers.
  • Take a look at our recently published global guide on overseas remote working.
  • Our Did You Know? section looks at the impact COVID-19 has had on global mobility and the opportunities that Australia’s Migration Program can provide to assist organisations dealing with labour shortages.
  • In our Events Update, we provide details of our final webinar for the year to be held on 9 December 2021 – do not miss your chance to register now.
  • In our Q&A section, we look at the rise of online medical certificates and answer commonly asked questions about their use and legitimacy.
  • In our Legislation Update, we review upcoming changes to Western Australia’s Work Health and Safety Laws and what this may mean for employers.
  • Our Case Law Update provides an update on recent COVID-19-related decisions ranging from mandatory vaccination requirements to mask-wearing mandates.

We hope you enjoy the December 2021 edition of Workplace View.