Employers won't necessarily be able to offset their existing paid parental leave programs with the government's new scheme, says workplace relations lawyer Mick Moy.
The Fair Work Act and some recent caselaw have made engaging contractors less attractive than it used to be, according to Kemp Strang senior associate, Nick Noonan.
Employers should think twice before trying to convince Fair Work Australia that voluntary overtime leaves workers "better off overall", say the authors of a Lander & Rogers bulletin.
Legal action arising out of performance management used to be confined to award and EBA-covered workers, but increasingly employers are facing claims from managers and more senior employees, according to employment lawyer Natalie Spark.
Employers that face dubious flexible work requests can ask workers for evidence of authenticity, and should flag their "discretionary right" to do so in their policies, says Mills Oakley lawyer Luke Connolly.
Participation in sporting events and social activities can benefit workers and employers alike, but organisations that aren't prepared to take on the risk of liability should qualify their support, says FCB partner and director, Jessica Fisher.
A group of Queensland employers that told workers about an upcoming restructure, but excluded them from the decision-making process, breached the consultation obligations in 20 workplace agreements, the Federal Court has found, imposing maximum penalties.
Bargaining has been taking longer under the Fair Work Act, but if the economy becomes more robust, negotiations might do the same, says Freehills partner Chris Gardner.
Next time your organisation is defending an adverse action claim, it should think twice before deciding to settle, says Kemp Strang senior associate Nick Noonan.
When employers are convinced that a worker's claim against them is totally without merit, they should consider defending themselves "as a matter of principle", says Minter Ellison partner Richard West.
When an employer receives a complaint or becomes aware of a conduct issue, it's not always appropriate to go down a traditional disciplinary path. This HR Daily Premium Q&A will discuss alternative options and how to determine which is best in various circumstances.
Recent constructive dismissal claims highlight the risks involved in accepting a resignation from an employee who is experiencing mental health issues. Watch this Q&A to understand the rulings' implications for all employers.
