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The Australian Human Rights Commission has suggested it should be easier for employees to pursue workplace discrimination claims in court, in a major report on age and disability discrimination.

A self-proclaimed workplace relations specialist that unfairly sacked an injured worker has won an application to ban a decision regarding remedy. Meanwhile, new gender reporting requirements will help employers identify their inequality 'hot spots', and AHRI has called for long service leave amendments.

Shifting the emphasis in unfair dismissal proceedings off process and onto the reasons for termination would - if implemented - be a welcome change for HR professionals, employment lawyers say.

A new requirement on employers to discuss requests for extended parental leave should ultimately result in more workable arrangements for both parties, an employment lawyer says.

Court and Fair Work Commission rulings this year have changed the way your organisation should manage its employment law compliance and liability risks. Watch this webcast to understand how to manage its legal exposure.

A high-profile s-xual harassment case has had litigation ramifications this year that HR professionals should keep preparing for well into 2016, warns an employment lawyer.

In a webinar on 10 December, learn how court and Fair Work Commission rulings this year have changed the way your organisation should manage its employment compliance and liability risks. Premium members should click through to request a complimentary pass, while free subscribers can upgrade their membership level here for access.

A court has provided much-needed clarity for HR practitioners about who in their organisation will be considered an "officer" under WHS laws.

The Productivity Commission has recommended further clarifying the Fair Work Act's general protections provisions, and capping the compensation that can be awarded in adverse action claims, in its review of the workplace relations system.

The new employee share scheme regime makes options a much more attractive inclusion in remuneration packages, improving an employer's ability to motivate and retain executives and high performers. Find out what the changes entail in this webcast.