This week's roll-out of Europe's new data laws should prompt Australian HR professionals to consider how they're storing and using personal information, according to compliance and technology experts.
The Australian Industry Group is calling for five "modest and sensible" changes to the Fair Work Act to boost productivity and competitiveness, in response to the ACTU's recent proposals for increasing workers' pay.
The Fair Work Ombudsman has successfully prosecuted a manager for accessorial liability relating to sham contracting, underpayments, and other breaches. Also in this article, a reminder on headcount ahead of payroll changes; new inquiries into jobs growth and workplace safety; and more.
An internal candidate rejected for a role has failed in his Fair Work appeal. Meanwhile, the Commission has proposed important changes to modern awards, and a WA review recommends greater alignment with the FW Act.
The Fair Work Commission has cast some doubt on which employees can be considered "award-free", employment lawyers warn. Also in this article, a record number of workplaces have received gender-equality recognition; skills shortages are the top threat to company growth; the national data breach scheme begins today; and more.
Are you ready to meet the big HR challenges of 2018 head on? In this webcast, two lawyers outline the emerging risks in hot topics including accessorial liability, s-xual harassment claims, the gig economy, and much more.
Building a labour market in which high-quality, secure jobs are the norm requires a "thorough revitalisation" of the whole workplace relations framework, an Australian economist says.
In this HR Daily webinar, two employment lawyers will outline emerging risks and the 2018 'state of play' in a range of hot topics likely to include accessorial liability for HR professionals, s-xual harassment claims, and more. Premium members should click through to request a complimentary pass, while free subscribers can upgrade their membership level here for access or register as a casual attendee.
Many HR teams will have increased reporting and compliance duties when the Australian Government introduces laws on modern slavery next year, a legal specialist says.
Australian employees' pay rise expectations are at a six-year high, new research shows. Meanwhile, an inquiry has recommended whistleblower rewards as part of a new penalty regime; workplace domestic violence management is failing; 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.
