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A CEO has failed to convince a court he shouldn't be dismissed because termination would cause a "serious blow" to his reputation. Also in this article: what the new whistleblowing reforms mean for HR; challenges to the casual 'double-dipping' fix; and more.

The Federal Government has proposed a new Fair Work regulation to prevent casual employees from "double dipping" on entitlements. Also in this article, more compensation and a penalty have been ordered in the case that sparked the casuals confusion, permanent conversion rights are to be extended, and more.

Confusion about the difference between unfair dismissal and general protections claims warranted giving an employee an extension of time, the Fair Work Commission has ruled. Also in this article, HR salaries in major cities; employers' role in reskilling employees; and more.

A union group plans to use the upcoming national inquiry into s-xual harassment to call for legislative changes that place stronger prevention obligations on employers.

Employers should be legally required to consult with workers and trade unions before introducing major technological change, according to a Senate committee that also recommends regulatory overhauls for labour hire and gig work.

A rejected appeal in a long-running case effectively clears casual employees to "double dip" on entitlements and requires urgent legislative change, authorities say.

The Fair Work Commission has rejected employer requests to amend the casual conversion clause set to come into effect in most modern awards on 1 October, but it has provided some important clarification on how it operates. Also in this article, most LGBTIQ+ employees remain closeted at work, lowering job satisfaction and wellbeing; tattoo discrimination is a thing of the past; internal promotions lack rigour; and more.