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‘Cashing out’ annual leave: How can you manage new leave provisions with your workforce?
Australian workplace reforms recently introduced by the Fair Work Commission now allow employees to voluntarily exchange annual leave for wages. This essentially allows them to ‘cash out’ their leave entitlements to…
Mental health issues in the workplace costs employers $11 billion each year: better mental health makes for better business
Mental illness is one of the leading causes of absenteeism and long-term work incapacity in Australia. Did you know that mental health conditions are costing Australian businesses almost $11 billion…
Watertight contracts are crucial to preventing workplace disputes; “clumsy wording” leads to employer defeat in contracts matter in Commission
Watertight contracts are crucial to preventing workplace disputes; “clumsy wording” leads to employer defeat in contracts matter in Commission Drawing up an employment contract that accurately reflects an employee’s remuneration…
Poor leadership drives bullying culture: Is there a gap between ‘theory’ and ‘practice’ in your workplace?
Recent allegations of systemic harassment and bullying within a high profile law enforcement agency illustrate the importance of ensuring that important workplace policies and procedures are actually implemented within organisations.…
Engage an external bullying investigation when transparency in doubt, says tribunal
Employers can pay heed to an organisation’s handling of unfounded bullying allegations which recently earned it the praises of the FWC. Even in light of this community services organisation’s thoroughness…
Airport strike over pay negotiations highlights enterprise agreement risk to organisations
Airport strike over pay negotiations highlights enterprise agreement risk to organisations Recent industrial action across Australia’s airports has highlighted the risks that organisations are exposed to when up-to-date enterprise agreements…
Dispute escalates after casual employee accuses supervisor of sarcasm: how mediation can nip costly disputes in the bud
Workplace disputes that escalate and become costly and time consuming legal disputes can sometimes be avoided by employers’ early intervention using the option of mediation. A recent case before the…
Employer fined after workplace investigation confirms underpayment of two staff
A workplace investigation has revealed that a Sydney company was illegally underpaying two employees, leading to the company receiving substantial fines and an order to repay lost wages. In a…
Anti-bullying claim dismissed by FWC – but ‘unreasonable’ employer ordered to accept employees’ voluntary redundancy
Anti-bullying claim dismissed by FWC – but ‘unreasonable’ employer ordered to accept employees’ voluntary redundancy The Fair Work Act defines workplace bullying to occur when ‘an individual or group of…
