Maurice Blackburn accused of ‘hypocrisy’ over reproductive leave  

The dispute between Maurice Blackburn Lawyers and its employees has ramped up, with “deeply disappointed” unionised...

06 March 2025

By Kace O'Neill

Slater & Gordon self-reports to Fair Work over underpayments, understated leave balances

National law firm Slater & Gordon has identified a payroll error in leave accrual, which it believes has resulted...

18 July 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

Clyde & Co launches gender-neutral 26-week parental leave policy

Clyde & Co has launched a new global gender-neutral parental leave offering, in a move that will reportedly improve...

22 May 2023

By Lauren Croft

Promotions season is starting: What’s hot in law this week (24-28 Apr)

In spite of the Anzac Day public holiday, it’s been a busy week for legal news. Here is your weekly round-up of the...

29 April 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

Dentons offers extra week of leave, increases parental leave entitlements

Global law firm Dentons is providing its Australian employees with an additional five days of bonus leave every year,...

16 March 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

What this dad learned from utilising his firm’s parental leave entitlements

One BigLaw firm’s inclusive parental leave program has meant a stronger family unit for one senior associate — who...

02 August 2022

By Lauren Croft

Australian Family Lawyers unveils 18-week paid maternity leave entitlements

National listed law firm Australian Family Lawyers has launched a parental leave policy to reflect its various local...

24 June 2022

By Jerome Doraisamy

Is it time for Australia to legislate on menstrual leave?

With Spain passing draft law reform that heralds the introduction of paid menstrual leave, the question arises: should...

27 May 2022

By Shandel McAuliffe

Is WFH the new sick leave?

Seeking to better understand if lawyers are using sick leave when they’re unwell or if working-from-home arrangements...

23 May 2022

By Shandel McAuliffe

‘Pawternity leave’ introduced at Hive Legal

Award-nominated NewLaw firm Hive Legal has unveiled a new workplace policy whereby staff members can access leave when...

11 October 2021

By Jerome Doraisamy