IR Bill "strikes appropriate balance": Inquiry
The hotly debated casuals provisions in the IR omnibus Bill "strike an appropriate balance" for employers and employees, a Senate Committee says in recommending the legislation be passed. » more »
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Portable entitlements "urgently" needed; Vic proposes IR changes; and more
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 »
Assume you can't mandate COVID vaccinations: FWO
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 »
Employers' casual loading should offset entitlements: IR Minister
The casual loading WorkPac paid to Robert Rossato was "properly attributable to the statutory entitlements" of a permanent employee and should be offset against them, IR Minister Christian Porter is arguing as an intervener in the High Court appeal. » more »
Contentious BOOT proposal scrapped ahead of IR bill debate
The Federal Government has abandoned one of its key reforms in the IR Omnibus Bill, ahead of debate resuming in Parliament this week. » more »
Webcast: Adverse action case law update
General protections claims are on the rise, with employees feeling they have little to lose by launching an action. Watch this webcast for an up-to-date look at recent developments, rulings and practical risk-mitigation strategies. » more »
Leaders slam Labor's 'portable entitlements' proposal
Business leaders have reacted strongly to Labor's proposed IR reforms, which include a scheme providing 'portable' entitlements for casual workers. » more »
Webcast: HR hot spots 2021
HR has never been so challenged, important and busy, with no signs of slowing down. In this webcast, a lawyer discusses the most pressing issues HR professionals are likely to face during 2021 and how to prepare for them. » more »
Annualised salary myths increasing underpayment risks
Confusion about changes to annualised salaries means many organisations remain at risk of underpaying employees. » more »
IR bill a "gamechanger" for casual employment
The casuals provisions in the IR omnibus bill would completely remove the uncertainty employers now face around casual employment and their potential for double-dipping claims, an employment lawyer says. » more »
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