Tag: Fair Work Act

5 situations where HR could be held personally liable

As HR practitioners play more powerful and strategic roles in their organisations, they become more vulnerable to legal risks. Under what circumstances might they be held personally liable for breaches of workplace law?

Details of government’s proposed ‘Same Job, Same Pay’ measure revealed

In a new consultation paper, the Albanese government has laid out the fine points of its proposal for a ‘Same Job, Same Pay’ policy. What would this measure mean for HR, and what challenges could it pose?

How the Secure Jobs, Better Pay Bill will impact flexible work

The Secure Jobs, Better Pay Bill has provided employees with more avenues to fight back against employers who deny requests for flexible working arrangements. Here’s what HR needs to know.

Employer fined $90,000 for imposing 50-hour work week

A business mandating a 50-hour work week for its employees was deemed unreasonable by the Federal Court. What counts as ‘reasonable’ overtime?

A $5.2 million adverse action claim that all employers should know about

A record amount in damages was awarded to an employee who claimed he was bullied by senior executives. Here’s what you need to know.

Standing down employees due to COVID-19

Legal experts offer a quick guide to standing down employees due to COVID-19.

Probation and the minimum employment period – what’s the difference?

It’s a simple distinction, but the language around “probation” still creates confusion for non-experts.