The Fair Work Commission has upheld the principle of "management prerogative" in finding that it was reasonable for an employer to reject an internal applicant for a role.
There's been a dramatic increase in employees covered by an enterprise agreement over the past year, but bargaining is "not something to be afraid of", an expert advisor says.
Right-of-entry changes that began in July are one of the most important but overlooked topics stemming from the Closing Loopholes laws, according to a workplace lawyer.
Union officials' rights of entry have recently expanded. This HR Daily Premium webcast provides a refresher on entry rights and obligations, and sets out crucial considerations for employers as union activity ramps up.
The Fair Work Commission has announced it will develop a 'working from home' term for modern awards, to ensure the instruments aren't an "impediment" to successful arrangements.
New delegates' rights could lead to an uptick in general protections claims and more "adversarial" relationships with employees, so it's important for employers to get up to speed on the changes quickly, a workplace lawyer warns.
A "significant variation" in an employee's regular work pattern shortly before she reached her one-year work anniversary meant she wasn't entitled to convert from casual to permanent, the Federal Circuit Court has found.
The Fair Work Commission has issued its first 'same job, same pay' order, which will potentially result in pay rises of up to $20k for covered workers.
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.
After years of legislative and regulatory changes, employers' key compliance challenges continue to shift and evolve. Attend this webinar to catch up on recent developments and their HR implications, preparing you and your organisation for what lies ahead.
