The case for a universal portable entitlements scheme is now 'impossible to responsibly ignore', according to a new report. Also in this article: Victoria proposes IR changes to discrimination, labour hire laws, and the IR omnibus Bill passes the lower house. » more »
An employer that retroactively capped an "over-performer's" commission when she achieved sales more than five times her target has failed in its appeal against a $370k damages award. » more »
Whether it's 'keyboard warriors', online bullying/harassment, #metoo allegations, disparaging remarks or political views, employees' social media activity can give employers plenty to be concerned about. Attend this HR Daily Premium webinar to understand how this area interacts with employers' legal rights and responsibilities. Premium members can click through to request a complimentary pass. » more »
Seventeen new organisations have received 'employer of choice for gender equality' citations this year, following a rise in flexible work, programs to support women into leadership, and other key developments in diversity progress. » more »
Remote work is taking a toll on workplace relationships, with bullying and micromanagement complaints rising due to poor online etiquette, an investigations specialist says. » more »
Transferring an employee to a site she perceived as a "dumping ground" after she reported being s-xually assaulted by a colleague exacerbated her psychological injury, a commission has ruled. » more »
The pandemic is having an impact on adverse action claims, making this an important area for employers to monitor closely, a workplace lawyer says. » more »
A labour hire employee who delayed making an unfair dismissal claim because he worried it would harm his employment prospects with the host organisation has lost his appeal for an extension of time. » more »
An employer that sacked a worker after an insurance application alerted it to medical issues has been ordered to pay him more than $60k in compensation for unfair dismissal. » more »
Most employers won't be able to require employees to have the COVID-19 vaccination in the absence of new laws or public health orders, according to new advice from the Fair Work Ombudsman. » more »
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