Modern award amendments affecting annualised salaries are among the biggest changes to impact HR in recent years. This webcast will help you understand how the new modern award clauses are intended to operate; record-keeping and wage conciliation obligations; alternatives to the modern award provisions; and more.
The Fair Work Commission's proposed model term for family-friendly working arrangements is far from perfect, but better than the original "horrific" proposal, according to an HR consultant.
Are you ready to meet the big HR challenges of 2018 head on? In this webcast, two lawyers outline the emerging risks in hot topics including accessorial liability, s-xual harassment claims, the gig economy, and much more.
All modern awards are now set to contain a "casual conversion" clause but, in a decision welcomed by employers, the Fair Work Commission has rejected that conversion to permanent employment should be automatic after 12 months.
The Federal Government's consideration of a bounty-style reward for whistleblowers could undermine employers' existing processes, according to a workplace lawyer. Meanwhile, workplace law changes start Saturday, FWO action is improving business compliance, and more.
As the modern awards system becomes more complex, employers should ensure they're staying up to date with changes, and keep one eye on whether an enterprise agreement might better suit their needs, a workplace lawyer says.
From today, a new high-income threshold applies, affecting unfair dismissal claims and modern award coverage, while changes to the employee share scheme rules also take effect, and minimum wages and modern award rates go up.
Do your organisation's employment contracts minimise its exposure to unwanted liabilities and protect its interests? Ensure each new contract or variation is legally sound by watching this webcast.
When contracting arrangements aren't clear on paper and are murky in practice, they become like the proverbial "ticking bomb", potentially resulting in massive back-pay orders for wages, superannuation contributions, and other modern award or NES entitlements.
When an employer receives a complaint or becomes aware of a conduct issue, it's not always appropriate to go down a traditional disciplinary path. This HR Daily Premium Q&A will discuss alternative options and how to determine which is best in various circumstances.
Recent constructive dismissal claims highlight the risks involved in accepting a resignation from an employee who is experiencing mental health issues. Watch this Q&A to understand the rulings' implications for all employers.
