Despite significant pushback against a specific provision, the Senate has now passed changes to the Fair Work Act, following an amendment moved by the Greens.
Modern awards should be clearer and easier to apply, to help employers avoid inadvertent underpayments, and the Australian Government should clarify the availability of a due diligence defence in criminal matters, a wage theft inquiry has recommended.
In the wake of Pauline Hanson's divisive comments this week, a DEI leader is calling for respect and inclusion, and a lawyer flags potential workplace relations implications.
Employers' imminent obligation to align employees' super and wage payments could significantly add to HR's compliance and communication workload, a specialist says.
Conciliation conferences have become less about hearing both sides of a dispute and much more focused on offers, so amendments designed to reduce the Fair Work Commission's workload should also be positive for employers, a workplace lawyer says.
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.
