Unions have already lodged a significant number of 'same job, same pay' applications, while employers remain in the dark as to how some of the scheme's "difficult issues" will play out, a lawyer says.
New research shows employers can't overlook the need for great benefits in their talent strategies, but the good news is that the most-valued offerings don't need to be costly.
The Fair Work Commission has ruled that hundreds of labour hire employees, on-hired to Woolworths, are not entitled to the backpay that their directly-employed colleagues received after voting up a new enterprise agreement with a 'same pay' clause.
Recent and upcoming legislative changes require HR professionals to carefully review existing and template employment contracts to mitigate their risk of non-compliance, a workplace lawyer stresses.
The Fair Work Commission has issued its first 'same job, same pay' order, which will potentially result in pay rises of up to $20k for covered workers.
Recent events have shone a spotlight on whistleblowing, placing employers firmly on notice that their response to a protected disclosure could be subject to intense scrutiny. Watch this webcast to understand the role HR plays in this challenging space.
After years of legislative and regulatory changes, employers' key compliance challenges continue to shift and evolve. Attend this webinar to catch up on recent developments and their HR implications, preparing you and your organisation for what lies ahead.
