Legal experts are urging businesses to train their staff in up-to-date social media policies this year, after activewear brand Lorna Jane wo…
Legal experts are urging businesses to train their staff in up-to-date social media policies this year, after activewear brand Lorna Jane wo…
The Fair Work Ombudsman has launched Federal Circuit Court action against well-known Melbourne restaurant chain Meatball and Wine Bar and i…
A Western Australian environmental projects business has been ordered to pay a former employee $20,000 after the state’s industrial relation…
Workplace gift giving can be a blessing and a curse for employers. On the one hand it brings out the generous, team-oriented qualities in em…
We know people can say or do things they don’t mean when they’re under pressure, feeling stress or are angry.
In rare incidences (often i…
Businesses are being reminded to act swiftly on staff behavioural issues and establish clear expectations of acceptable actions in the workp…
A hotel chain has been ordered to contribute $313,000 in damages after an employee alleged she was sexually assaulted by a colleague, but w…
In September 2015, the Fair Work Amendment (Gender Pay Gap) Bill 2015 (the Bill) was introduced in the Senate by the Australian Greens. The …
The silly season is fast approaching and it is time for a reminder to employers about the risks associated with end of year functions, event…
Recent Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data has revealed the number of Australians regularly working from home is increasing. A number…
Fixed-term employment contracts are useful for employers who need to manage a workforce when personnel requirements are uncertain or may cha…
Last month, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) handed down a decision criticising a manager for dismissing an employee by text message.
In th…
