Employers can significantly reduce their exposure to sham contracting and underpayment claims by including one "surprisingly" uncommon clause in their contracts, an employment lawyer says.
An ambiguous clause in an enterprise agreement has spurred a costly legal battle over whether an employee refused to comply with a lawful and reasonable direction.
An employer acted fairly when it summarily dismissed an HR manager who took her personnel file home and failed to return it, the Fair Work Commission has found.
Is it lawful to ask a candidate about their workers' compensation history? Or to use positive discrimination to balance a team? How long can employers keep job applicants' details? These questions and more are answered here.
The Fair Work Commission has criticised a manager for failing to deal with the "simple matter" of issuing warnings, finding an employee's dismissal for poor performance was unfair.
It's never been easier to learn so much about prospective candidates before hiring them, but with the extra knowledge comes new decision-making risks. Watch this webcast to understand the key issues in this space, and how to manage them.
Paying the minimum period of notice specified in the Fair Work Act when a contract doesn't address the issue can expose employers to claims they breached "reasonable" notice obligations, an employment law specialist says.
In a webinar on 27 October, an employment lawyer will outline basic and high-level considerations prior to executive, medical and misconduct termination decisions; common traps to avoid in these scenarios; how to minimise post-termination risks; and much more. Premium members should click through to request a complimentary pass, while free subscribers can upgrade their membership level here for access or register as a casual attendee.
A new case clarifies that documented or not, employers that offer flexible work can face liability for injuries that occur while employees work from home. Then, read why 'dinosaur' ASX 200 companies won't add women to their boards; where leadership pipelines are failing; and more.
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.
