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The Fair Work Act has had an "onerous" impact on the jobs of most HR practitioners, according to new research.

A recent Fair Work Commission decision has further clarified when out-of-hours social media activity can constitute workplace bullying.

Three recent decisions from the Fair Work Commission clarify some limits of its jurisdiction to issue stop-bullying orders.

Partners of women who give birth via caesarean sections do not automatically become "primary carers" for their new babies, the Fair Work Commission has ruled in a dispute about paid parental leave.

Do you know which policies, procedures and contracts need reviewing, in light of recent legislative and case law developments? Watch this webcast to understand how the employment law landscape has changed in relation to bullying, adverse action, employment contracts, investigations and more.

Options-based executive rewards will increase in popularity under proposed changes to employee share scheme tax laws, says an employment lawyer.

The Productivity Commission plans to look specifically at whether perceptions of the unfair dismissal jurisdiction match up to reality, as part of its broad workplace relations review.

In adverse action cases where employers can correctly identify the person or people who decided to take action against an employee, and the court accepts their evidence, the claim usually fails, says Ashurst partner Marie-Claire Foley.

Potential reputation damage from a stop-bullying application is so great that employers should always request confidentiality, even if the Commission is reluctant to grant it, says an employment law expert.

Rulings handed down to date provide valuable lessons that can help employers minimise the risk of facing an adverse action claim, and build a defence that will stand up in the Fair Work Commission. Watch this webcast to learn how to apply them.