This week's top HR stories in brief
This week's biggest HR stories cover: workplace change; reinstatement orders; IR proposals; constructive conflict; wrongful termination; and more... » more »
Industrial relations, disputes & unions (328 items)
Fair Work system plagued by technicality and over-prescription
The Coalition Government has a "generational opportunity" to make enduring and significant changes to Australia's industrial relations system, according to a workplace lawyer. » more »
This week's top HR stories in brief
This week's biggest HR stories cover: bullying; class actions; anti-discrimination law changes; mental health; industrial relations reform; and more... » more »
Costs ruling could reduce "appetite" for funded class actions
In a landmark decision, the Federal Court has ruled that the funder of two class actions could potentially face a costs order if it loses, and must provide security upfront. » more »
Webcast: What's next for industrial relations?
There is "movement afoot" in industrial relations reform. This webcast sheds light on the likely direction of the Coalition's review (including EA approvals, casual employment, labour hire and more); how the union movement might respond; and what employers should be thinking about. » more »
Areas flagged for IR reform a missed opportunity
HR faces an interesting period of 'wait and see' now that the Federal Government has highlighted potential areas of workplace law reform. » more »
Government appeal on personal leave; Dismissal fair despite flaw; and more
The Federal Government is appealing last month's ruling on personal leave entitlements, which if left unaddressed could cost employers up to $2 billion a year. Also in this article, a dismissal upheld despite its flaws; manager capabilities ranked by industry; and more. » more »
Changing work structures 'fissuring' employment relationships
Changing business structures are 'fissuring' workplaces, effectively breaking employment relationships to workers' detriment, according to an international labour market expert. » more »
Casuals claiming $12m in class action; Discrimination now top reason for pay gap
A union has launched a class action on behalf of long-term casuals, seeking annual leave entitlements estimated at $12 million. Also in this article: discrimination accounts for a growing proportion of reasons behind the gender pay gap. » more »
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