Organisations involved in mergers and acquisitions might be entitled to offer workers employment without recognising their previous service, but no matter how the contracts are worded, some leave entitlements always remain, warns employment lawyer Athena Koelmeyer. » more »
Two employees who lost more than 2,000 hours in sick leave credits after their publicly owned employer became a private entity have failed to convince a commission that their employment was merely "transferred", and their accruals should have been, too. » more »
Do you know how a business sale, insourcing or outsourcing decisions affect employment arrangements and employees' entitlements? Learn about the HR implications of these transactions at our webinar on 8 October. Premium members should click through to request a complimentary pass, while free subscribers can upgrade their membership level here for access. » more »
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The new employee share scheme regime makes options a much more attractive inclusion in remuneration packages, improving an employer's ability to motivate and retain executives and high performers. Find out what the changes entail in this webcast. » more »
A senior manager "fundamentally undermined" his employer's trust and confidence when he lied about an affair with a subordinate, the Fair Work Commission has ruled. » more »
Paying close attention to five employment-contract "grey areas" can help HR professionals reduce their organisation's exposure to legal risks, says employment lawyer Fay Calderone. » more »
Do your organisation's employment contracts minimise its exposure to unwanted liabilities and protect its interests? Ensure each new contract or variation is legally sound by watching this webcast. » more »
An employer has been ordered to pay a former senior executive more than $2.9 million after a court found his employment contract incorporated the company's unpublished redundancy policy. » more »
In a webinar on 7 May, employment law specialist Fay Calderone will discuss how you can ensure employment contracts minimise your organisation's exposure to unwanted liabilities and protect its interests. Premium members should click through to request a pass, while free subscribers can upgrade their membership level here for access. » more »
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It has never been more important for employers to properly manage sick leave and risks of illness in their workplace. This HR Daily webinar will provide details around legal issues, case law, and management considerations.
