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Industrial relations, disputes & unions (402 items)
FWC stance on legal representation puts HR on alert
The Fair Work Commission's stance on legal representation has never been as tough as it is now, so it's more important than ever for HR professionals to be prepared to run their employer's defence against claims, lawyers stress. » more »
Webcast: Preparing to front the FWC
With the Fair Work Commission taking a much harder line on when employers can be legally represented in claims, it's increasingly up to HR professionals to step up in their defence. Watch this webcast to understand when the FWC is likely to grant or deny permissions, and ways to prepare a sound defence. » more »
Host ordered to reinstate on-hire worker; General protections claims increasing; and more
The Federal Court has ordered a host employer to reinstate a labour hire worker until her adverse action claim against it is determined. Also in this article, general protections claims continue to rise; the FWO won record penalties in the past financial year; and more. » more »
IR expert calls for broader definition of 'employee'; Confidentiality breach proves costly; and more
Broadening the FW Act definition of 'employee' would go some way to addressing lagging wage growth, employment law academic Ron McCallum says. Also in this article, an employer pays dearly for a confidentiality breach; a recap of recent case law; and more. » more »
Employee class actions set to surge
With industrial relations squarely back on the political agenda, and in the wake of recent court rulings, organisations can expect an unprecedented rise in employment-related class action claims. » more »
Webcast: EA and bargaining update
The enterprise bargaining landscape is constantly shifting, with implications for how HR professionals handle negotiations, consultation and communication. Watch this webcast for recent developments in EA approvals and tips for more successful negotiations. » more »
HR manager fined $25k after deliberately ignoring FWO advice
The Federal Circuit Court has fined an employer and its director, who oversaw all HR, $144k for underpaying employees and failing to keep records. » more »
Union targeting labour hire clients; Stop-bullying claim to proceed; Skills shortages increasing; and more
Host employers that set rosters far in advance could be breaching the Fair Work Act if they allow "permanent casual" labour hire workers to fill their shifts, a union claims. Meanwhile, the Fair Work Commission rejected an employer's argument that it wasn't covered by stop-bullying laws; we recap recent rulings on performance management, unfair dismissal, adverse action and redundancy; research shows recruiting top talent is becoming more difficult; and more. » more »
Flexible work "getting out of hand" no reason to refuse request
An employer that thought its flexible work arrangements were "getting out of hand" had no grounds for rejecting an employee's request, the Fair Work Commission has ruled. » more »
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