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Employment and Labor Law in Australia

Global People Strategist

Work Health and Safety Act 2011. In 2011, Australia passed the Work Health and Safety Act, which immediately came into effect in the Australian Capital Territory, Northern Territory, Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia, Tasmania and will soon be adopted in Western Australia by the end of 2021. Partnerships.

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Are Parents Happier (At Work)?

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For example, parents with stronger social support networks are more likely to experience greater well-being. In a 2011 study conducted at the University of Finland , researchers found that a “supportive work-family culture has positive employee outcomes,” including higher job satisfaction rates among mothers.