Under new laws introduced to limit the use of fixed-term contracts, it will be crucial for employers to overcome some practical compliance obstacles, a workplace lawyer says.
Employees have lost some of their networking and relationship-building skills during the pandemic, but HR can help foster 'relational fitness' to get collaboration and knowledge sharing back on track, says a networking strategist.
An employee has been granted an extension of time to make a general protections claim, after the Fair Work Commission found his dismissal while on sick leave could have been prompted by his bullying complaint against a manager.
An employer that was recently fined $475k for "undoubtedly exploitative" underpayments is once again facing court, over allegations it should have known about its franchisees' Fair Work Act breaches.
Employees now have an entitlement to paid FDV leave under the National Employment Standards, with numerous practical implications for employers, HR and managers. Watch this HR Daily Premium webcast to understand everything you need to know about your obligations.
The Federal Circuit Court has imposed maximum fines on an employer and its director after finding they made "unmeritorious" claims against a general manager "solely" to avoid paying her entitlements.
Many claims for workplace psych injuries come within three months of change, but this period can become a 'starting point' for mitigating risks, a trauma prevention strategist says.
The full Federal Court has increased Employsure's fine for misleading and deceptive conduct to $3 million, ruling the earlier penalty didn't carry "sufficient sting".
Organisations that unlock the "growth combination" of data, tech, and people can expect to gain an 11% top-line productivity premium, and CHROs will play a critical role, according to new Accenture research.
All employers should consider putting in place a workplace s-xual harassment prevention plan, even though such plans are only expressly prescribed in one jurisdiction, according to a risk management expert.
Recent events have shone a spotlight on whistleblowing, placing employers firmly on notice that their response to a protected disclosure could be subject to intense scrutiny. Watch this webcast to understand the role HR plays in this challenging space.
