Employers across Australia are making difficult decisions about their workforce in light of business conditions deteriorating. Also in this article, Fair Work changes are on hold and the FWO gets more resources; networking challenges in the remote work era; and more.
Among the many Coronavirus-related issues employers are facing this week: unions are 'naming and faming' organisations for their leave responses; leaders must be more inclusive with remote teams; minimum wage timing is in question; and the FWC is minimising face-to-face proceedings.
Underpayments continues to be a hot HR topic. Qantas has committed to backpaying more than $7m; Merivale is facing a $74m class action; Casuals say an underpayments scandal will deter them from applying; and more.
The enterprise bargaining space is currently quite volatile and will likely remain that way for some time, but certain recent rulings have provided some much-needed clarity for employers.
An employee whose role was made redundant after a bullying complaint has failed to win a stop-bullying order against her employer. Also in this article, the time it takes to approve enterprise agreements has fallen; annualised wage changes are now in effect; and the ILO is considering a new standard for internships.
Recent developments in the enterprise bargaining space include a welcome law change for employers, and important rulings that clarify the negotiating landscape. This HR Daily Premium webcast will help you understand the impact of recent decisions, disputes and approvals.
The federal government has proposed tough new laws for companies and directors involved in underpaying workers, as supermarket giant Coles disclosed it has underpaid 600 employees by $20 million over the past six years.
Australia Post breached a manager's employment contract when it offered him four "unsuitable" positions after shutting down his project, the Federal Court has ruled.
More engaging and harmonious workplace cultures might boost productivity more than industrial relations reforms, according to a new discussion paper. Also in this article: Woolworths is facing a class action after disclosing its widespread underpayments; employees' eagerness to receive feedback can signal their intention to leave; and more.
Employers can avoid costly refusals to their sponsorship applications by taking some simple steps, a migration expert says. Also in this article: the debate about underpayments and IR reforms heats up; top payroll errors; HR tech priorities; and more.
