Paid agents seeking to represent workers in the Fair Work Commission will have to disclose their cost estimates upfront, and won't be able to receive settlements directly, among other key reforms announced today.
One of the most controversial elements of the Closing Loopholes legislation starts today, allowing employees to ignore out-of-hours contact from their employer.
Key amendments to the Fair Work Act start on Monday 26 August. This page contains everything you need to know about the changes to casual employment and contracting arrangements.
It's vital for employers to undertake a "holistic and careful assessment" of their independent contractors' arrangements, ahead of the imminent changes to sham contracting claims, a lawyer says.
Some employers are warning against "heavy-handed" efforts to regulate the use of non-compete clauses, while other parties say a ban is appropriate for employees unless they're high-income earners or holding senior roles.
Right-of-entry changes that began in July are one of the most important but overlooked topics stemming from the Closing Loopholes laws, according to a workplace lawyer.
As the Fair Work Commission continues to dripfeed information about its new 'unfair contracts' jurisdiction, a lawyer sets out what to expect under its new expanded powers.
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.
