What defines a contingent worker remains "as clear as mud", according to a lawyer, who says employers must nonetheless step up their compliance efforts in line with increasing regulator activity.
Some organisations are still trying to enforce strict office mandates, while others are truly embracing flexibility. Watch this HR Daily Premium webcast to join the ranks of HR practitioners making flexibility 'business as usual' in their organisations.
As the Fair Work Commission considers submissions on the inclusion of a working-from-home clause in modern awards, pressure is mounting for this type of flexible arrangement to be formalised at a broader level.
Australia's whistleblower protection laws are "broken", and women who speak up are disproportionately exposed to reprisal risks, according to a new report.
A "cultural shift" is required to improve many employers' speak-up programs, ensuring that all complaints, reports and disclosures are treated with equal respect and dignity, experts say.
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.
