Stand down direction overruled in light of available work
An employer's JobKeeper-enabling stand-down direction has been set aside after the Fair Work Commission found the employee could still be usefully employed. » more »
Coronavirus (COVID-19) (182 items)
Discrimination claim highlights COVID-19 policy risks
Employers' policies for ensuring the safety of vulnerable workers during the pandemic must be flexible and fluid to account for ever-changing recommendations, a lawyer says in the wake of a high-profile discrimination claim. » more »
Court answers "important question" about JobKeeper calculations
In a decision that affects all employers participating in the JobKeeper scheme, the Federal Court has answered a "short but important question" about calculating employees' fortnightly pay. » more »
"Imperfect agreement" on IR solutions; Dismissal roundup; and more
Working groups have largely agreed on the problems with Australia's industrial relations system, but the solutions will require some compromise, IR Minister Christian Porter has flagged. Also in this article: JobKeeper 2.0 regulations; new rulings on workplace misconduct, contract breaches and investigations; and more. » more »
Why should employees return to the workplace?
Employers now grappling with how to entice employees back to workplaces must first answer one critical question, an engagement specialist says. » more »
Want employees back? Eliminate time-wasting meetings
Office-based employers will struggle to encourage their remote workers back unless they get rid of time-wasting meetings, according to an organisational development specialist. » more »
Sleep health moves squarely into employers' domain
Employers can actively support workers to develop healthier sleeping patterns – with flow-on effects to safety, wellbeing and productivity – using some simple tools, an expert says. » more »
COVID-19 award changes to be extended; Paid pandemic leave for WA; and more
The Fair Work Commission plans to extend the COVID-19 flexibilities in 71 awards until the end of March, in the absence of opposition to the move. Also in this article, Western Australia gets paid pandemic leave; and more legislation news. » more »
Employers warned about redundancy selection criteria
Many redundancy decisions put on hold by JobKeeper 1.0 are now back on the agenda, and a lawyer warns that making fair, defensible decisions about who to select and why will take some careful consideration. » more »
Q&A on JobKeeper 2.0 and pandemic flexibilities
With JobKeeper 2.0 changes coming into effect later this month, an employment lawyer has answered questions from HR Daily Premium members about the new regime. » more »
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