Employers should expect to face much closer scrutiny of how they use AI tools in hiring and other employment decisions, in light of a class action against a recruitment software provider.
Occupational violence and aggression is now the fastest-growing mechanism of psychological injury, and it's a problem affecting an increasingly broader spectrum of workplaces, a specialist warns.
Fixed-term contract restrictions have been a challenging reform to manage, but employers can take some comfort from the decisions handed down in disputes lodged so far, a workplace lawyer says in our latest Q&A.
One of the biggest lessons so far from the Fair Work Commission's arbitration of flexible work disputes is that employers must engage in meaningful dialogue with workers who are seeking new arrangements, a lawyer says.
When it comes to managing the psychosocial hazard of job demands, employers must ensure they consider not just the amount of work but also how work is structured, according to a risk management specialist.
Paying employees fairly is an obvious starting point when addressing the psychosocial hazard of inadequate reward and recognition, but employers shouldn't overlook the simple step of expressing feedback and appreciation, a wellbeing specialist says.
There's a tendency among some employers to "steamroll through" workplace changes without considering the impact on psychosocial safety, an advisor says. This Q&A explains why a more human-centred approach is needed.
The gender pay gap continues to show there's "still quite a journey to travel" towards workplace equality. This Q&A explains how employers can use a gender pay gap analysis to understand where to prioritise their efforts for the greatest impact.
Recent decisions show the Fair Work Commission doesn't shy away from ordering reinstatement after employees have breached workplace D&A policies, and there's a high bar for appealing these rulings, a lawyer says.
General protections claims are the fastest-growing category of applications in the Fair Work Commission, with reforms now underway to stem the tide. This webinar will discuss important developments in both procedural issues and case law.
