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 »
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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 »
Forget discrimination changes, review codes of conduct: Lawyer
A proposal to introduce new federal anti-discrimination legislation is likely to have a zero net effect on workplaces, but does highlight the need for proper debate of how employers regulate employees' conduct, a law scholar says. » more »
Whistleblower and Modern Slavery laws begin; ILO convention on workplace violence; and more
Whistleblower laws and the Modern Slavery Act come into effect today. Also in this article, the new ILO convention on workplace violence and harassment; OECD research on digitisation; and more. » more »
Employers call for "sensible" Fair Work changes
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has flagged reforms to the workplace relations system, calling on employers to "build the evidence for change". » more »
Active job seeking spikes; Uber drivers aren't employees
Australian employees have flagged a serious increase in disengagement and intentions to leave their employer, new research shows. Also in this article: the FWO has cleared Uber of employing its drivers. » more »
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