A union has successfully argued that an employer's enterprise agreement requires it to convert labour hire workers to direct permanent roles after a year's service, in a case that all labour hire users and providers should be "very concerned" about. » more »
In this HR Daily webinar, a lawyer will clarify recent legislative developments, the implications of court and tribunal rulings, practical considerations for HR, and more. Premium members should click through to request a complimentary pass, while free subscribers can upgrade their membership level here for access or register as a casual attendee. » more »
The Federal Government is introducing criminal sanctions and higher penalties for underpaying and exploiting workers, among a raft of changes announced today. » more »
Many employers remain in the dark about their specific obligations to casual employees who now have a right to request permanency, a workplace lawyer says. » more »
A CEO has failed to convince a court he shouldn't be dismissed because termination would cause a "serious blow" to his reputation. Also in this article: what the new whistleblowing reforms mean for HR; challenges to the casual 'double-dipping' fix; and more. » more »
With traditional labour hire facing challenges on multiple fronts, an in-house model is an option for some employers, but not without risk, an employment lawyer says. » more »
An employee's dismissal for misleading clients was fair despite his employer's lack of prior warnings, the Fair Work Commission has found. Also in this article: rulings on complaints management and s-xual harassment; casual conversion rights extended; the most important skill for the future of work; and more. » more »
Mitigating the risk of casual employees being deemed permanent is a "major issue" many HR professionals are grappling with, and it should be their top priority this year, a lawyer says. » more »
Employment law is currently a hotbed of activity, challenges and conflict in the wake of recent rulings and in the lead-up to the federal election. Watch this webcast to learn the HR implications of casual employment, employment-related class actions, the push for industry-wide bargaining, whistleblower reforms, and much more. » more »
The case of a contractor who funnelled more than $500k in payments to his own accounts over five months holds important lessons on preventing fraud, says NSW corruption watchdog ICAC. » more »
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Hall & Wilcox senior associate Clare Kerley will discuss areas including: handling complaints against senior staff; issues when managing 'star' performers; policy and contract considerations; and more.
