Employers 'confused' about imminent annualised wage changes
Modern award changes affecting annualised salaries are just days away from starting, and many employers remain confused about their obligations, a workplace lawyer says. » more »
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Award-winning talent pool slashes recruitment costs by 78%
An employer has been recognised for its high-touch candidate engagement after building a community of pre-screened talent to reduce its hiring costs. » more »
Employer wins dispute over settlement deed; Cases wrap; and more
The Fair Work Commission has affirmed it cannot reopen a settled unfair dismissal dispute, despite an employee's complaint about non-compliance with its terms. Also in this article, new case law involving redundancy consultation, absenteeism, CCTV surveillance and underpayments; gender equality becomes law in Victoria; and more. » more »
This week's top HR stories in brief
The past week's biggest HR stories cover: a settlement dispute; underpayments; resilience strategies; annualised wage arrangements; and more. » more »
Employee sacked for excessive absenteeism wins right to appeal
A Fair Work Commissioner failed to consider whether an employee's sacking for excessive absenteeism was fair in light of his medical condition, a full bench has ruled in allowing an appeal. » more »
Combatting stress within HR; Planning a workplace investigation; and more
HR Daily Community member Mark Brand shares strategies to help manage the stress that can impact HR departments, which "absorb" conflict from an organisation. Community members are also blogging about workplace investigation plans, evolving roles, burnout and more. » more »
Case study: The Navy's new mental health program
The Royal Australian Navy's new resilience program embraces that conversations about mental health should be occurring daily, and setting the right tone is the responsibility of leaders. » more »
Pregnant employee's redundancy the "very definition of unfair"
An employer's "abject failure" to consult with a pregnant employee prior to making her role redundant rendered its decision harsh and unjust, the Fair Work Commission has ruled. » more »
Disciplinary meeting 'ambushed' employee
The five-minute disciplinary meeting that preceded an employee's summary dismissal was a chance to show cause "in name only", and more akin to an "ambush", the Fair Work Commission has found. » more »
Government announces 'part two' in tackling 'wage theft'; Coles to backpay $20m
The federal government has proposed tough new laws for companies and directors involved in underpaying workers, as supermarket giant Coles disclosed it has underpaid 600 employees by $20 million over the past six years. » more »
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