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HR's individual liability risks increasing

HR practitioners face further personal liability risks under whistleblower law reforms, on top of increasingly having to defend their role in alleged Fair Work breaches, according to a workplace lawyer.

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Annualised wage changes could harm workplace flexibility

Changes to annualised wage arrangements will impact workplace flexibility, and employers are likely not ready for the cultural consequences, an expert says.

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Redundant employee can't stop bullying; EA approval times fall; Annualised wage changes start; more

An employee whose role was made redundant after a bullying complaint has failed to win a stop-bullying order against her employer. Also in this article, the time it takes to approve enterprise agreements has fallen; annualised wage changes are now in effect; and the ILO is considering a new standard for internships.

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Webcast: Developments in enterprise bargaining

Recent developments in the enterprise bargaining space include a welcome law change for employers, and important rulings that clarify the negotiating landscape. This HR Daily Premium webcast will help you understand the impact of recent decisions, disputes and approvals.

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Employers 'confused' about imminent annualised wage changes

Modern award changes affecting annualised salaries are just days away from starting, and many employers remain confused about their obligations, a workplace lawyer says.

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Employer wins dispute over settlement deed; Cases wrap; and more

The Fair Work Commission has affirmed it cannot reopen a settled unfair dismissal dispute, despite an employee's complaint about non-compliance with its terms. Also in this article, new case law involving redundancy consultation, absenteeism, CCTV surveillance and underpayments; gender equality becomes law in Victoria; and more.

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Government announces 'part two' in tackling 'wage theft'; Coles to backpay $20m

The federal government has proposed tough new laws for companies and directors involved in underpaying workers, as supermarket giant Coles disclosed it has underpaid 600 employees by $20 million over the past six years.

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Webcast: Annualised wage arrangements

Modern award amendments affecting annualised salaries are among the biggest changes to impact HR in recent years. This webcast will help you understand how the new modern award clauses are intended to operate; record-keeping and wage conciliation obligations; alternatives to the modern award provisions; and more.

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Zero compensation for unfair sacking overturned; Cases wrap; PPL changes; more

An employee who was unfairly sacked but received no compensation because she was 'incompetent' has successfully appealed the ruling. Also in this article, new rulings on bullying, contract breaches, PIPs and harassment; changes flagged for PPL; and more.

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Webcast: HR hot spots 2020

The employment and industrial relations space continues to be a hive of activity, with further legal reforms and important court rulings imminent. This webinar discusses the most crucial developing issues.

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