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Abbott toughens up on industrial relations – changes to Fair Work Act on the way?
Opposition Leader Tony Abbott has told his party room he wants to make changes to the Fair Work Act, with a focus on “fixing problems” rather than pursuing “blind ideology”.…
Woman at the top?
Companies see business sense in promoting women to positions of leadership. The idea of “women at the top” is becoming increasingly common, largely because it makes a level of business sense,…
“Can I have more please, sir?” How to deal with the pay rise issue
As we head towards the end of the financial year, many firms assess staff performance and internally discuss and debate pay rises. Meanwhile, employees begin to position themselves for the…
Insecurity complex – is casual and contract work “insecure”?
The latest target of the union movement is casual and contract work. According to the ACTU, Australia is facing a “growing crisis of insecure work”. Their “independent” inquiry into casual…
Defamation: What does it mean in regards to workplace complaints
When a complaint it made, there is a possibility that a complainant, organisation or another party involved may be threatened with an action for defamation as a response to the…
Workplace investigations and procedural fairness
A lack of procedural fairness has been the undoing of many a workplace investigation. Inadequate evidence, lack of notice, pre-determined decisions – are just some of the elements that can…
3 top tips for managing workplace bullying
A brief look at recent case law involving workplace bullying makes it clear that it’s a serious issue for all employers. A well developed anti-bullying policy is essential, to define…
AFL ‘discrimination’ media frenzy provides valuable lessons for your workplace
Last week’s controversy involving the AFL, Melbourne Football Club (MFC) and the media provides valuable lessons for your workplace. It was reported in the media that AFL employee Community Engagement…
When justice calls
Participating in jury service is undoubtedly an important civic responsibility—it’s a pretty common theme in the prime-time crime dramas that fill the weekly TV schedule. But, for employers, a jury…
Latest figures: unfair dismissals rocketing skyward
Unfair dismissals are now running about twice the level they were at in 2008-09, the final year of WorkChoices. According to data from Fair Work Australia, almost 8,000 unfair dismissal…
Business seeks a ban on QANTAS-style strikes over job security
Business groups have called for a ban on QANTAS-style strikes over job security. In response to the Gillard Government’s review into the Fair Work Act, Australia’s peak business body, the…
Breaking the glass ceiling
Australian companies are lagging behind much of the world when it comes to the representation of women in executive and senior management positions. The Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace…
