The Government says there is no evidence that employers are being forced to pay “go away” money to settle unfair dismissal claims, despite n…
The Government says there is no evidence that employers are being forced to pay “go away” money to settle unfair dismissal claims, despite n…
Independent Contractors Australia head Ken Phillips has welcomed comments from financial services minister Bill Shorten indicating the Gover…
After the Coalition’s election driven “no change” policy, workplace relations is easing back into the national policy debate. Much is being …
Many businesses struggle with what is unfair, unlawful, constructive and summary dismissal. The one common thread is that it is termination …
Entrepreneurs looking to expand by acquiring another business have been warned to pay close attention to employee contracts and obligations …
Australia’s industrial umpire, Fair Work Australia, has made its first take-home pay order, ordering women’s fashion retailer Fast Future Br…
Legislative provisions designed to stop employers from engaging employees as independent contractors was introduced by the Howard Government…
There is a very simply reason why OHS experts have become such key members of a company’s advisory and risk management network – these are…
There’s only one day to go until we are confronted by two major parties determined to present a small target. It’s a ploy adopted historical…
Employer groups are stepping up their case against changes to national awards that mean workers must be rostered on for a minimum of three h…
A common complaint of many employers is that one of their workers refuses to do a specific task. “What should I do?” they ask. Their que…
Who is Julia Gillard? What does she really stand for? You have to wonder. This morning Business Spectator reported that Julia Gillard, when …
