Legal Enablers

13/02/2026

We are pleased to be part of the Legalwise Seminars In‑House Counsel 10 CPD Units in a Day program on Wednesday, 4 March 2026. A flagship event for in‑house legal teams navigating an increasingly complex landscape.

At 9:30am, our Principal Lawyer, Caroline Mense will present Employment Law Legislative Reforms and Updates, covering key developments shaping workplace strategy and compliance in 2026, including:

- AI and workplace law
- Workplace surveillance
- Psychosocial safety
- General protections
- Flexible work and working from home
- Redundancies and redeployment

Our session is tailored for in‑house counsel seeking practical, commercially relevant insights to support day‑to‑day decision‑making and strengthen organisational risk frameworks.

We look forward to being part of a strong program and to connect with in‑house teams committed to building fair, safe and future‑ready workplaces.

13/09/2024

Delighted to share that Caroline Mense has been named a finalist in the Melbourne Young Entrepreneur Awards!

We want to take this opportunity to extend our heartfelt thanks to our clients, colleagues and community. Your encouragement and trust have been instrumental.

We’re excited to engage with other finalists and continue learning and growing together as an entrepreneurial community. Here’s to celebrating our collective achievements and working towards positive change in our industries!

Thank you for being a part of our journey. We look forward to the future and to continuing our commitment to excellence and community.

15/06/2022

The minimum wage will increase by 5.2% on 1 July 2022.

The Fair Work Commission announced the increase today. It is projected that 2.7 million jobs will be affected by the increase.

✏️ What employers need to do....

To avoid legal action for unpaid wages, employers must ensure that employees are being paid their entitlements. Managers should:

✔️ Review modern award and enterprise agreements.
✔️ Check carefully workers' classifications and entitlements;
✔️ Check pay slips;
✔️Review worker check-in logs to see hours worked and breaks;
✔️ Ensure that every worker has received their Fair Work Information Statement (it should be provided at the start of employment); and
✔️Check position descriptions and duties statements- If the worker's PD is at a higher level then a higher modern award classification may apply and if so, more money will need to be paid.

✏️Why it is important to get right:

✔️The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) investigates underpayments of wages. The FWO can investigate and prosecute in Court underpayments.
✔️ People deserve to be paid fairly for their work.

FAQ:
Q: If I pay a set salary, do I need to worry about the Modern Award classifications?

A: The total amount paid to the worker needs to be higher than their entitlements under the Modern Award. This is why it is important to know what the minimum threshold is. A common trap is not calculating overtime.

Q: The employment contract says that the person will work "reasonable additional hours".
The total payment (whether salary or minimum entitlements) need to include payment over overtime for workers who are covered by a Modern Award.

Should you have any questions, contact Legal Enablers on (03) 8691 3128.

Best wishes,
The Legal Enablers Team

www.legalenablers.com

25/10/2021

Are you a shadow director?

Executives with influence can hold the same legal responsibilities as a director, even if not formally appointed.

Find out more: https://www.legalenablers.com/post/when-is-a-person-a-shadow-director

21/09/2021

Feel your legals needs a shake up? Give us a call on (03) 8691 3128.

20/09/2021

In case no one told you today…

19/05/2021

The gig economy has come under more legal pressure after a delivery rider has been ruled to be an employee not a contractor.

The Fair Work Commission has lashed the ‘callous’ sacking of a driver in a ruling that puts the gig economy’s reliance on “independent contractors” at risk.

13/05/2021

31/03/2021

Hello Melbourne!

It is good to be back in the city.

Have a lovely day.

Warmest,
Caroline

31/12/2020

What a year.

Wishing you a safe and fabulous 2021.