The Federal Circuit Court has chastised the Fair Work Ombudsman for reporting underpayment allegations as facts, in finding an employer suffered significant consequences as a result of the negative publicity. » more »
The Full Federal Court's decision to overturn the approval of an enterprise agreement puts an "incredibly high onus" on employers to explain EA terms during the consultation stage, according to a legal expert. » more »
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HR professionals should prepare for unions' increasing reliance on social media as a way to put pressure on employers, a legal expert says. » more »
A rejected appeal in a long-running case effectively clears casual employees to "double dip" on entitlements and requires urgent legislative change, authorities say. » more »
A case before the Federal Court has implications for most employers in Australia and could potentially cost them millions in unpaid leave entitlements. » more »
Five workers have lodged Federal Court proceedings against an employer and its directors claiming systematic underpayment, in what is believed to be the first case under Australia's 'vulnerable worker' laws. » more »
Increased publicity of underpayment scandals is being driven by "the rise of HR as PR", with organisations proactively coming forward to protect their brand and remain competitive, an HR expert says. » more »
An employer's EA approval has been overturned after it emerged that an HR manager falsely declared that employees had genuinely agreed to it. Also in this article: CBA encouraging de-selection; the top drivers of talent shortages in Australia; and more. » more »
HR professionals are experiencing more instances of being named as individual respondents to workplace claims, and case law suggests courts are increasingly willing to hold them personally liable. » more »
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