A case before the Federal Court has implications for most employers in Australia and could potentially cost them millions in unpaid leave entitlements.
Workplace cultures are the biggest obstacle to transitioning an organisation successfully into the digital age, with hierarchies particularly problematic, according to transformation experts.
A commitment to innovation and openness about its inclusive culture gives law firm Pinsent Masons a competitive edge in a crowded marketplace, according to its diversity and inclusion lead.
Five workers have lodged Federal Court proceedings against an employer and its directors claiming systematic underpayment, in what is believed to be the first case under Australia's 'vulnerable worker' laws.
A top-down focus on values and responsiveness to employee feedback has seen Defence Health recognised as an employer of choice in this year's Australian Business Awards.
The Fair Work Commission has "regained its senses" in ruling that employees' prior periods of casual or seasonal work should not be included in their redundancy pay calculations, workplace lawyers say.
A workplace culture overhaul, wide-ranging suite of employee benefits and new workspace have helped Bpay win almost unanimous support for its latest EA and achieve a Best Employer accolade.
A tribunal has condemned an HR manager's handling of a dispute resolution process between a supervisor and employee, awarding the supervisor compensation for a psychiatric disorder.
The Fair Work Commission has deemed three dismissals to be unfair because of procedural issues, including an "overzealous" allegation, a failure to warn a worker about his inappropriate behaviour, and a lack of specific evidence about an employee's misconduct.
The ageing workforce and the shrinking global talent pool is prompting HR teams to consider non-traditional hiring approaches such as redeployment and alumni recruitment, according to a career transitions expert.
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