Webcast brief: Fair and sound workplace investigations
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Ex-employees to pay damages after retaining, soliciting employer's contacts
A court has ruled two workers breached their employment contracts, in the absence of any restraint terms, after retaining confidential client information and establishing a competing business. » more »
Personal leave for casuals plan; Underpaying employer list grows; and more
The Victorian Government has announced a pilot scheme for paying casual workers personal leave, but employer representatives are sceptical. Also in this article, a roundup of recent underpayments news, and more. » more »
Expelled on-hire worker reinstated to host site
The Fair Work Commission has ordered a labour hire company to reinstate a sacked on-hire worker to his role, against the host employer's wishes. » more »
Webcast brief: Managing remote and on-site misconduct
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Case study: 'Doubling down' on culture as a business strategy
A fast-growing organisation that established its values early says "doubling down" on them has moved workplace culture from HR's domain into a key element of the business strategy. » more »
Consultation steps fell short of "meaningful": FWC
An employer has failed to argue it "broadly complied" with redundancy consultation obligations, with the Fair Work Commission saying the steps it took could "never constitute meaningful consultation". » more »
Distant redeployment 'reasonable'; Dismissals wrap; New compliance developments
A redeployment offer that added nearly two hours to an employee's daily commute was reasonable, the Fair Work Commission has ruled in reducing his redundancy pay. Also in this article: a roundup of recent dismissal cases; and other compliance developments. » more »
Webcast brief: Redundancies and restructures during COVID-19
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Salary freezes remain on the cards for 2021; and more
Only a small proportion of employers have definite plans to freeze employees' pay in 2021, but the vast majority are taking a 'wait and see' approach, new research shows. Also in this article: new HR appointments, awards and more. » more »
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