What the WorkPac ruling means for employers
The High Court's WorkPac ruling ends employers' uncertainty over class actions and reinforces the importance of setting clear expectations when employing casuals, a workplace lawyer says. » more »
Industrial relations, disputes & unions (421 items)
High Court puts end to casual turbulence and double-dipping claims
The High Court has put an end to the "turbulent" case law involving casual employment for the past few years, in overturning a ruling that a casual should have received permanent employee entitlements. » more »
Managing asynchronous collaboration; Qantas loses adverse action case
Asynchronous communication is the key to work/life harmony, according to a remote-first HR leader. And Qantas has failed to prove it didn't take unlawful adverse action in outsourcing thousands of jobs during COVID-19. » more »
Casual conversion dispute dismissed; Parliamentary incident response overhaul; and more
The Fair Work Commission has dealt with its first casual conversion dispute. Also in this article, the Government will implement all recommendations proposed for improving how the Parliamentary workplace responds to serious incidents. » more »
"Poor excuse" for underpayments rejected; Modern award for gig work proposed
Coles has been accused of giving a "poor excuse" for underpaying its workers. Also in this article, the FWC has expressed provisional views on whether gig workers should have their own modern award. » more »
Class actions failing workers; Paid FDV leave back in the spotlight; and more
Australia's class action regime is failing, with employees receiving as little as 51% of proceeds, an employer group says. Also in this article, new calls for paid domestic violence leave following a surge in cases. Plus: July law changes; HR appointments; and much more. » more »
"Toxic" culture and high workload didn't force resignation
An employee who claimed she was forced to resign because her concerns about a "toxic" workplace weren't addressed has lost her unfair dismissal action. » more »
FWC increases minimum wage by 2.5%
The Fair Work Commission has increased the minimum wage by 2.5%, to take effect on 1 July. » more »
HR roles drive job ad growth; IR reforms back on agenda; and more
HR roles are among those experiencing the most growth in demand, new data shows. Meanwhile, employers are pushing for failed IR proposals to return, and more. » more »
WFH rights among key bargaining trends
Enterprise bargaining has been "on hold" for a while, but as it ramps back up employers can expect to face a few new demands, a lawyer says. » more »
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