All modern awards are now set to contain a "casual conversion" clause but, in a decision welcomed by employers, the Fair Work Commission has rejected that conversion to permanent employment should be automatic after 12 months. » more »
The Fair Work Commission's decision not to include paid domestic violence leave in modern awards will widen the gap between 'good' and 'poor' employers, an expert says. » more »
CEOs and CIOs are again among the skilled occupations eligible for visas with a permanent residency pathway, addressing a "key oversight" in earlier changes to the overseas worker regime. » more »
The Federal Government's consideration of a bounty-style reward for whistleblowers could undermine employers' existing processes, according to a workplace lawyer. Meanwhile, workplace law changes start Saturday, FWO action is improving business compliance, and more. » more »
The Fair Work Commission has today announced the transitional arrangements for phasing in reduced penalty rates. » more »
Australian employers continue to rely too much on external recruitment to solve their leadership challenges, research shows. Also in this article: reference checks failing; new legislation regulating labour hire; FWO 'tip-offs'; and more. » more »
Employers sponsoring foreign talent under the new skilled migration regime will have to pay a levy of up to $5000 per worker, Treasurer Scott Morrison has announced in tonight's Federal Budget. » more »
Employers "that do want to do the right thing" are facing unfair competition due to the "proliferation" of organisations using sham contracting to avoid their Fair Work Act obligations, a Senate inquiry has heard. » more »
Nine in 10 executives plan to change the way their organisations are designed in the next two years, research has found. Meanwhile, the Federal Government has proposed amendments to several workplace laws, an economist has weighed up the impact of the penalty rates decision, and more. » more »
Tapping into the global talent pool is essential for many organisations, but at the same time it's more important than ever to ensure compliance when employing foreign nationals. Watch this webcast to understand the 457 scheme, and more. » more »
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