The Federal Government is appealing last month's ruling on personal leave entitlements, which if left unaddressed could cost employers up to $2 billion a year. Also in this article, a dismissal upheld despite its flaws; manager capabilities ranked by industry; and more.
Proposed discrimination legislation would impact codes of conduct at Australia's large employers. Also in this article: an employer's $7m classification mistake; voluntary mental health disclosures; and more.
New laws have significantly expanded the protections available to whistleblowers in the private sector. This webcast explains their impact on employers and practical steps for HR.
A proposal to introduce new federal anti-discrimination legislation is likely to have a zero net effect on workplaces, but does highlight the need for proper debate of how employers regulate employees' conduct, a law scholar says.
Whistleblower laws and the Modern Slavery Act come into effect today. Also in this article, the new ILO convention on workplace violence and harassment; OECD research on digitisation; and more.
Australian employees have flagged a serious increase in disengagement and intentions to leave their employer, new research shows. Also in this article: the FWO has cleared Uber of employing its drivers.
The Fair Work Ombudsman has warned employers to "get their house in order" or risk higher penalties under its new, tougher approach to non-compliance. Also in this article, data on the extent of unplanned sick leave around public holidays; an employer's 'identity' discrimination exemption; and more.
Costly legal disputes continue to highlight the many risks employers face when managing, disciplining, or dismissing employees while they are absent, injured or incapacitated. Attend this webinar for an up-to-date review of the legal framework applying to workplace absenteeism, injury and incapacity, and lessons from recent case law.
