One third of employees are sexually harassed at work, but official complaints are much lower because victims fear others will think they're overreacting, according to new research.
The Fair Work Commission has awarded $4000 compensation to an injured employee who was preparing to return to work when he was dismissed for misconduct that occurred eight months earlier.
The Fair Work Ombudsman has warned employers to "get their house in order" or risk higher penalties under its new, tougher approach to non-compliance. Also in this article, data on the extent of unplanned sick leave around public holidays; an employer's 'identity' discrimination exemption; and more.
The Fair Work Commission's new approach to annualised salaries in modern awards will require a radically different approach by employers, according to legal experts.
A psychological assessment specialist has been ordered to provide its reasons for labelling an employee "unsuitable" for his job, to assist his unfair dismissal claim.
Casual employment remains in a "state of flux", and until some sort of intervention gives employers clarity, the best thing HR can do is conduct a workforce audit to understand where their risks lie, a lawyer says.
The Fair Work Commission has determined to raise the minimum wage by 3%, or $21.60 a week, so that from 1 July, workers on the minimum wage will be earning $740.80 a week, or $19.49 an hour.
An employee who made bullying allegations against her employer's head of HR has failed to convince the Fair Work Commission that an investigation into her own behaviour should halt while her application is determined.
General protections claims are the fastest-growing category of applications in the Fair Work Commission, with reforms now underway to stem the tide. This webinar will discuss important developments in both procedural issues and case law.
