Employers have been reminded that they cannot roster their workers on public holidays without their consent. This was made clear in a recent landmark court ruling that applies to all workplaces, regardless of existing contracts or agreements. In finding that Operations Services breached the Fair Work Act by requiring miners to work on Christmas Day […]
The Secure Jobs, Better Pay Bill, the first part of the Albanese Labor Government’s workplace relations reforms, intends to modernise Australia’s industrial relations system and raise wages.
As flexible working becomes a reality for many businesses around the country, SMB owners should know their legal position in regard to employee requests for changes in work arrangements.
It makes sense for SMBs to develop rules of engagement, rather than attempting to outlaw relationships at work altogether. Here’s some tips from UNSW’s Business School for managing office romances and having a policy in place.
The majority of managers believe new work health and safety (WHS) laws due to come into force in January 2012 will have a positive impact on their business, a new survey has found.
The local workplace will be continually redefined over the next 12 months as demographics, legislation and technology continue to evolve, and HR experts warn employers need to be flexible to employee needs.
Approximately 90 percent of local employees are working in unsafe environments, despite the fact employers have an obligation to provide a safe working environment whether at home or in the office.
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