Modern awards review: Key developments so far
Long delays in the first modern awards review mean employers could be in a "perpetual state" of uncertainty, a lawyer says. » more »
Employment contracts & conditions (166 items)
Uncommon contract clause offers massive protection
Employers can significantly reduce their exposure to sham contracting and underpayment claims by including one "surprisingly" uncommon clause in their contracts, an employment lawyer says. » more »
Employer wins battle over ambiguous EA clause
An ambiguous clause in an enterprise agreement has spurred a costly legal battle over whether an employee refused to comply with a lawful and reasonable direction. » more »
Taking personnel file justified HR manager's sacking
An employer acted fairly when it summarily dismissed an HR manager who took her personnel file home and failed to return it, the Fair Work Commission has found. » more »
Ruling casts doubt on employers' notice obligations
Paying the minimum period of notice specified in the Fair Work Act when a contract doesn't address the issue can expose employers to claims they breached "reasonable" notice obligations, an employment law specialist says. » more »
Paid parental leave counted towards LSL entitlement
An employer has been ordered to pay a former employee more than $20k, after a commission found her time away on parental leave counted towards her long service leave entitlements. » more »
"Ad hoc" bonus arrangement breached employment contract
An employer must pay a former worker more than $100k in damages, after a court found it breached his contract in failing to set up a formal performance bonus plan. » more »
New research on AI and HR, employer branding, and more
A new report has outlined how technology and artificial intelligence will affect HR in future workplaces, while another explains which jobs will be most affected. Meanwhile, an inquiry has recommended portable long service leave be established; a report has found organisations are failing to differentiate their employer brands; and more. » more »
Four employment law myths busted
Too many employers end up at the wrong end of a claim because they fall for common employment law 'myths', according to workplace relations experts. » more »
Two clauses your employment contracts need
Employment contracts should include two specific clauses to help employers avoid the risks associated with managing ill and injured workers, according to an employment lawyer. » more »
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