Employers' obligations regarding flexible work, unpaid parental leave and enterprise bargaining change today, while more industrial relations reforms are coming into effect soon.
Approaching flexible work requests with a 'can do' mindset will have benefits that go far beyond helping employers comply with new legislative requirements, a workplace lawyer says.
Employers now have new obligations when receiving flexible work requests. Understand the reforms and their practical implications by watching this HR Daily Premium webcast.
Imminent changes to the better-off-overall test will make it easier for employers to enter into new enterprise agreements, while giving the Fair Work Commission power to reassess and change terms post-agreement, according to a workplace lawyer.
A workers' compensation overhaul could have far-reaching consequences for workers suffering from burnout and stress, and for their employers, a specialist warns.
The Federal Government is seeking feedback on a number of proposed Fair Work reforms, including strengthening anti-discrimination and adverse action protections, classifying casuals, and criminalising wage theft.
