Workplace Relations Blog
The Fair Work Ombudsman has warned employers about ‘dodgy ads’ with incorrect wages and the associated fines. We therefore look at common award interpretation mistakes and considerations.
October is National Safe Work Month in Australia. This year’s theme, "Safety: Every Job, Every Day," encourages everyone, regardless of occupation, industry, location, or size, to prioritise safety.
Hiring new employees can be complex in Australia, irrespective of company size. Here we discuss three common areas where mistakes are made and provide tips for employers.
We discuss the common pitfalls of personal leave management - unclear policies, employee’s right to disconnect, mishandling of suspected employee misconduct and long-term illness.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.