Employers should expect to face much closer scrutiny of how they use AI tools in hiring and other employment decisions, in light of a class action against a recruitment software provider.
Fixed-term contract restrictions have been a challenging reform to manage, but employers can take some comfort from the decisions handed down in disputes lodged so far, a workplace lawyer says in our latest Q&A.
One of the biggest lessons so far from the Fair Work Commission's arbitration of flexible work disputes is that employers must engage in meaningful dialogue with workers who are seeking new arrangements, a lawyer says.
Recent decisions show the Fair Work Commission doesn't shy away from ordering reinstatement after employees have breached workplace D&A policies, and there's a high bar for appealing these rulings, a lawyer says.
A viral 'kiss cam' incident has captured the world's attention as an example of "executive enforcers getting their comeuppance", a workplace lawyer says, but it also raises some important considerations for HR practitioners.
Increasing disclosures of mental health and neurodivergent conditions in the workplace mean it's never been more important for employers to respond appropriately. Watch this Q&A to understand employees' rights and obligations, and how to move towards best practice in this space.
Now is the time for employers and HR professionals to be auditing their payroll systems and processes, prior to wage theft legislation coming into effect, according to a workplace lawyer.
The new definition of 'employee' in the Fair Work Act will likely result in an increasing number of claims by individuals "effectively testing the multifactorial test again", according to a workplace lawyer.
Further changes to the Fair Work Act are now in effect, following the Closing Loopholes Bill's passage late last year. Watch this short Q&A to ensure your organisation complies with its new obligations.
Workplace bullying complaints continue to pose significant challenges for employers, including where the behaviour doesn't meet the legal definition of bullying or the threshold to make a claim. Watch this HR Daily Premium webcast to understand key lessons from cases where bullying complaints interact with other claims and issues.
What constitutes "best practice" when managing neurodiversity at work is evolving all the time. Watch this HR Daily Premium webcast to learn how to embed neuroinclusive practices into HR programs and every stage of the employment lifecycle.
