A finding that an employee "acted with a lack of urgency" to ensure he maintained legal working rights was open to the Fair Work Commission, a full bench has confirmed in rejecting his unfair dismissal appeal.
An employer didn't act "with undue haste" regarding a worker whose visa renewal arrived just days after he was sacked for not having Australian work rights, the Fair Work Commission has ruled.
Tapping into the full diversity of talent in Australia is a business imperative, yet hundreds of thousands of "incredibly skilled" refugees and migrants are working beneath their skill level.
An HR professional has been fined more than $100k, amid more than $4 million in penalties handed down after a "deliberate" scheme to deprive workers of their entitlements.
A new migration strategy will streamline the much-criticised labour market testing regime and create a new three-tiered temporary skills pathway, the Federal Government has announced.
An employer has overcome local skills shortages and achieved an ambitious hiring target, using market-leading data analysis and talent mapping strategies.
An employee's role began as a "regular paid job, but soon changed to an exploitative nightmare", a tribunal has found in awarding her $85k in penalties.
The approval time for employer-sponsored visas has sped up dramatically, while the number of approvals has almost doubled, according to a migration expert who says further positive changes are on the way.
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.
