Workplace Relations Blog

March 24, 2025
Our updated Employer Interview Guide features a section called "You Can't Ask That," which helps hiring managers understand the recent changes to the Fair Work Act concerning protected attributes.
a man and woman highlighting the gender pay gap
March 19, 2025
Australia's gender pay gap is slowly shrinking, with 56% of employers reducing the gap. However, significant progress is still needed, especially in male-dominated industries.
Coins showing wage theft.
November 15, 2024
In today's complex regulatory environment, compliance with wage and entitlement laws is crucial. Nick Wakeling delves into employers' legal obligations under the Fair Work Act.
September 24, 2024
Last month, Diversity Council Australia (DCA) released a guide to help employers capture disability data safely and respectfully. Here we discuss the issue, including a SAP case study.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) can tip the scales in DEI if not careful
August 27, 2024
AI is impacting almost every industry, recruitment is no exception. Here we discuss the issue of AI bias in recruitment, and provide guidelines to ensure fair and inclusive hiring practices.
August 25, 2024
Eligible Australian employees now have the right to disconnect from employment related contact outside of work hours. Several factors must be considered, read more here.
July 31, 2024
The impact of new employment legislation on the engagement of casual employees and independent contractors, and the implementation of the new ‘Right to Disconnect’.
Workplace relations in the spotlight
June 26, 2024
Why do organisations find managing complaints difficult? We look at common reasons issues occur and escalate in the context of bullying and sexual harassment.
umbrellas on a beach representing protected attributes in the Fair Work Act
May 30, 2024
Here we explore the latest protected attributes in Australia and their implications under the Fair Work Act, including breastfeeding, gender identity, and intersex status.
Toxic culture in the workplace
April 3, 2024
Here, we explore the causes of toxic behaviour in the workplace, including toxic leadership, toxic social norms, and poor work design.
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