The Fair Work Commission has already received 120 applications to deal with JobKeeper-related disputes, and has published a new benchbook for employers. Also in this article: updates on the JobKeeper scheme; a roundup of COVID-19 and other rulings; and more.
The different approaches employers are taking to reduce their staffing costs carry varying degrees of risk, but all can be minimised with effective communication, according to an employment law expert.
New research suggests the employment impacts of COVID-19 will be higher than previously estimated. Also in this article: a framework for long-term remote success; how grads will be "scarred" by their labour market entry; employees "confused" about JobKeeper; and more.
The Fair Work Commission has upheld one employer's application to reduce redundancy pay due to its financial hardship, but rejected another employer's plea.
Employees might be unlikely to dispute stand-down directions at the moment, but a large number of claims and legal challenges are set to emerge when the market recovers, a lawyer warns.
The rules that will determine how the national JobKeeper scheme operates have been released. Also in this article, unemployment is set to hit 10%; employees are reporting higher stress levels, but are generally positive about their employers' COVID-19 responses; and more.
This webcast explains how employers can stay compliant with the Fair Work Act while directing stand downs, varying employees' hours or pay, or making roles redundant. It also provides a detailed overview of the new JobKeeper wage subsidy arrangements.
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.
