Some risk is unavoidable when engaging contingent workers, but certain steps can go a long way towards preventing regulator scrutiny and entitlement claims, a lawyer says.
Most employers agree the workplace law reforms introduced over the past few years are having a positive impact, according to AHRI's latest Quarterly Work Outlook report.
Controversial reforms aiming to "stabilise" the NSW workers' compensation scheme will instead "radically reduce" employees' psychological injury rights, according to critics of the proposals.
Employers have 12 months to consider which gender equality targets they are committed to improving, or face being 'named and shamed' for their inaction, after Parliament passed amendments to the Workplace Gender Equality Act. Meanwhile a new Bill proposes introducing 12 days' reproductive leave; and more.
Banning non-compete clauses is a "sensible" move for some workers, however employers should be concerned if the changes go further than has currently been flagged, a lawyer says.
Workplace stress levels follow some "predictable patterns", analysis of mental health data shows. Meanwhile, there's a new code of practice on s-xual and gender-based harassment.
Leaders and employees alike tend to be good at being busy, "but that doesn't necessarily deliver value", a leadership specialist says. Meanwhile, feedback is open on the next phase of the FWC's project to draft a modern award WFH term.
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