The Fair Work Commission has awarded $4000 compensation to an injured employee who was preparing to return to work when he was dismissed for misconduct that occurred eight months earlier.
The Fair Work Ombudsman has warned employers to "get their house in order" or risk higher penalties under its new, tougher approach to non-compliance. Also in this article, data on the extent of unplanned sick leave around public holidays; an employer's 'identity' discrimination exemption; and more.
The Fair Work Commission's new approach to annualised salaries in modern awards will require a radically different approach by employers, according to legal experts.
A psychological assessment specialist has been ordered to provide its reasons for labelling an employee "unsuitable" for his job, to assist his unfair dismissal claim.
Talent acquisition functions focused on driving efficiencies have a "limited life" and risk being outsourced, but identifying and aligning to business drivers will help ensure they grow with the organisation, says in-house recruitment specialist Trevor Vas.
Casual employment remains in a "state of flux", and until some sort of intervention gives employers clarity, the best thing HR can do is conduct a workforce audit to understand where their risks lie, a lawyer says.
Strategic workforce planning remains one of the most misunderstood elements of HR, but at its heart is the translation of business strategy into workforce implications, says HR Daily Community member Alicia Roach in this week's featured post.
The Fair Work Commission has determined to raise the minimum wage by 3%, or $21.60 a week, so that from 1 July, workers on the minimum wage will be earning $740.80 a week, or $19.49 an hour.
General protections claims are the fastest-growing category of applications in the Fair Work Commission, with reforms now underway to stem the tide. This webinar will discuss important developments in both procedural issues and case law.
