"Coworker quality" has recently become a much more important driver for employees making decisions about leaving and joining organisations, new research shows.
The Federal Government's proposed industrial manslaughter laws will see businesses and senior officers face much tougher penalties, but until a prosecution occurs they're unlikely to prompt much change, an employment law specialist says.
The Federal Government's new 'full employment' stance does not sit well with its "deeply problematic workplace relations agenda", employer representatives say.
Employees aren't protected under strengthened whistleblower protections for detriment they suffered before the current laws came into effect, a full Federal Court has affirmed.
The Closing Loopholes Bill is "really bold legislation" set to fundamentally change Australia's employment laws, and it requires employers to start taking some practical steps now, a lawyer says.
Getting people back to the office is challenging even for employers recognised as 'best places to work', according to a CEO who is experimenting with new ways to reconnect employees.
The Albanese Government's proposed Fair Work Act amendments will make it harder for businesses to engage casuals, and "radically alter" these employment arrangements, employer groups say.
'Same job, same pay' laws being introduced today will affect only a small number of workers, the Labor Government says. Here are 11 things known about the legislation so far.
Deliberately underpaying workers will be a criminal offence, punishable by fines of up to three times the amount of underpayments, under laws being introduced to Parliament today.
All employers should consider putting in place a workplace s-xual harassment prevention plan, even though such plans are only expressly prescribed in one jurisdiction, according to a risk management expert.
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.
