Asynchronous communication is the key to work/life harmony, according to a remote-first HR leader. And Qantas has failed to prove it didn't take unlawful adverse action in outsourcing thousands of jobs during COVID-19.
The Fair Work Commission has dealt with its first casual conversion dispute. Also in this article, the Government will implement all recommendations proposed for improving how the Parliamentary workplace responds to serious incidents.
Coles has been accused of giving a "poor excuse" for underpaying its workers. Also in this article, the FWC has expressed provisional views on whether gig workers should have their own modern award.
Australia's class action regime is failing, with employees receiving as little as 51% of proceeds, an employer group says. Also in this article, new calls for paid domestic violence leave following a surge in cases. Plus: July law changes; HR appointments; and much more.
An employee who claimed she was forced to resign because her concerns about a "toxic" workplace weren't addressed has lost her unfair dismissal action.
HR roles are among those experiencing the most growth in demand, new data shows. Meanwhile, employers are pushing for failed IR proposals to return, and more.
Employers are "mourning" the IR omnibus Bill's ill-fated enterprise bargaining changes, but there are plenty of other developments in this space to watch and prepare for, an employment lawyer says.
A new enterprise agreement that proposes giving employees the right to disconnect from work is far from groundbreaking, but employers should "absolutely" expect to face more demands along these lines, a lawyer says.
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.
