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 »
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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 »
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 »
Criminal record changes reason to "tread carefully"
Employers now have more leeway to reject job applicants on the basis of a relevant criminal record, but are being urged to "tread carefully". » more »
This week's top HR stories in brief
This week's biggest HR stories cover: proposed IR changes; employee loyalty and discretionary effort; "pressure cooker" workplaces; making intelligent investments in talent; flexible work requests; communicating harassment allegations; and more... » 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 »
Draft religious freedom bill; $7m underpayments error; and more
Proposed discrimination legislation would impact codes of conduct at Australia's large employers. Also in this article: an employer's $7m classification mistake; voluntary mental health disclosures; and more. » more »
Whistleblower laws require cultural shift
Effective compliance with new whistleblower protections will require a cultural shift in many organisations, an employment lawyer says. » more »
Webcast: Whistleblower protections and HR implications
New laws have significantly expanded the protections available to whistleblowers in the private sector. This webcast explains their impact on employers and practical steps for HR. » more »
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