Employers don't have an obligation to self-report inadvertent underpayments, but "it's a bit naïve" to think the Fair Work Ombudsman won't find out they've occurred, a lawyer says.
Superannuation changes this year could undermine the arrangements organisations have in place to support their employer value propositions, experts say.
Withdrawing an employee's company car benefit following misconduct allegations was effectively an unfair dismissal, the Fair Work Commission has ruled.
Employers are expecting to give pay rises that fall below HR's expectations. Meanwhile the top HR skills in demand include stakeholder communication, workforce planning, and talent acquisition, new reports from specialist recruitment companies show.
Model WHS Regulations will be amended to address psychological health, ministers have agreed. Also in this article, why employers must consider how they will handle the looming super increase, and more.
Flexibility and wellbeing efforts feature prominently in this year's 'best places to work' lists. Also in this article, why employees feel unrecognised, and senior people moves in the HR space.
Beyond agile working, some employers are now setting themselves apart as "gymnastic", working smarter in three key ways. Meanwhile, as hiring demand escalates, salaries and rates are starting to inflate.
Employers' interest in 'total rewards' has accelerated during the pandemic, and those using best-practice approaches are reporting higher engagement and better alignment with company values, while reducing their overall spend.
Costly legal disputes continue to highlight the many risks employers face when managing, disciplining, or dismissing employees while they are absent, injured or incapacitated. Attend this webinar for an up-to-date review of the legal framework applying to workplace absenteeism, injury and incapacity, and lessons from recent case law.
