Two years after new corporate whistleblowing laws commenced, their practical implications for HR processes are coming into the spotlight. Watch this webcast to understand key risk areas and how to mitigate them.
The Respect at Work Bill is a "significant" first step towards preventing and addressing workplace s-xual harassment and should be passed, a Senate inquiry has found.
The Fair Work Commission wants to postpone the start date for proposed s-xual harassment reforms, predicting a "significant" number of stop-harassment applications. Meanwhile employer groups and more have had their say on how the bill should change.
Coles has been accused of giving a "poor excuse" for underpaying its workers. Also in this article, the FWC has expressed provisional views on whether gig workers should have their own modern award.
Australia's class action regime is failing, with employees receiving as little as 51% of proceeds, an employer group says. Also in this article, new calls for paid domestic violence leave following a surge in cases. Plus: July law changes; HR appointments; and much more.
HR professionals are being urged to take action early rather than wait to prepare their organisations for proposed workplace s-xual harassment and discrimination changes.
The safest course for employers that want to improve their workplace gender diversity while complying with discrimination legislation is to obtain an exemption for their hiring practices, a lawyer says.
Workplace s-xual harassment legislation introduced to Parliament today will amend the Fair Work Act's anti-bullying jurisdiction so the Fair Work Commission can make 'stop s-xual harassment' orders.
The Federal Government plans to propose s-xual harassment law reforms by the end of June. Also in this article: AI-informed recruitment issues and more.
Some employers have successfully stepped up to the task of managing psychosocial safety, but in many other workplaces, initiatives are falling flat. Join us for an HR Daily webinar to understand what's holding back progress in this critical space and how to move forward.
