The Fair Work Commission will approach disputes over the upcoming right to disconnect in a similar way to anti-bullying claims, it says, including by issuing stop orders.
Shift notifications and emergencies are specifically catered for in the Fair Work Commission's draft 'right to disconnect' clause, but detailed guidance won't be provided until after the new right is in place.
New delegates' rights could lead to an uptick in general protections claims and more "adversarial" relationships with employees, so it's important for employers to get up to speed on the changes quickly, a workplace lawyer warns.
From next month, independent contractors will have access to a new jurisdiction for disputing contract terms, and the Fair Work Commission has revealed the first details of how that will operate.
The Fair Work Commission has issued its first 'same job, same pay' order, which will potentially result in pay rises of up to $20k for covered workers.
"Mapping out" how, when and why employees are contacted after hours will help employers prepare for the right to disconnect reforms, and alleviate some of the uncertainty that accompanies these changes, according to a workplace lawyer.
Mining giant Thiess has agreed to directly employ 27 labour hire workers, and raise their pay by $30k, in response to the Mining and Energy Union's 'same job, same pay' application.
From August, employees will have a legislated right to disconnect from work. Watch this HR Daily Premium webcast to understand what this means for your organisation.
The Fair Work Commission has no choice but to make an order requiring labour hire workers be paid the same pay rates as their directly employed counterparts at a site, the Mining and Energy Union is arguing in the first 'same job, same pay' application.
All employers should consider putting in place a workplace s-xual harassment prevention plan, even though such plans are only expressly prescribed in one jurisdiction, according to a risk management expert.
Recent events have shone a spotlight on whistleblowing, placing employers firmly on notice that their response to a protected disclosure could be subject to intense scrutiny. Watch this webcast to understand the role HR plays in this challenging space.
