It would be wrong for the Labor Government to disturb the current definition of casual employment, an IR specialist has warned in discussing the most concerning changes that lie ahead for employers.
Workplace administration roles have changed enormously during the pandemic, and some troubling misalignments on expectations are now emerging on several fronts.
Now is "crunch time" for employers as they evaluate company performance ahead of deciding what bonuses to pay, and against a backdrop of rising living costs, these could make or break retention.
Key contributors to the gender pay gap have "moved in different directions" in recent years, and some "worrying trends" are emerging, new analysis shows.
A "technical perfect storm" has decoupled wage growth from hiring demand, and if left unaddressed it will potentially have dire consequences for employers, an academic says.
Some of the certainty employers welcomed around casual employment is now in doubt given the new Federal Government's 'job security' platform, an employment lawyer says.
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