Including a family and domestic-violence leave clause in all modern awards would create too much risk and uncertainty for employers, a Fair Work Commissioner has ruled. Meanwhile, the 2017 gender pay gap report and other diversity research has been released; and a study calls for 'job landscapes' to replace job descriptions.
The rise of the gig economy means HR managers will have to increasingly manage casual, contract and part-time employees juggling multiple jobs, but these workers are likely to be more productive than their colleagues, according to an engagement expert.
Explaining upcoming penalty rate cuts to affected workers could prove a "nightmare" for employers, especially when the decision will affect different employees in different ways, an academic warns.
Erring on the side of providing extra context and information can help employers minimise the time and frustration associated with heightened scrutiny of employee-sponsorship applications, according to an immigration specialist.
Two investigation letters, sent to an employee after a workplace assault, aggravated her psychiatric injuries but didn't amount to a duty of care breach, an appeal court has ruled.
HR professionals have a great opportunity to step up as business leaders and increase their influence both in and outside their organisation. Watch this webcast to hear the business case for building a professional brand, specific steps on how to do this, and more.
Prioritising coaching can be difficult for busy leaders who struggle to keep on top of day-to-day business activities, according to HR Daily Community member Alistair Kerr.
Transitional arrangements for the Fair Work Commission's penalty rates decision remain a key element of the changes to watch, according to an employment lawyer.
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.
