January 2019 | NRA Legal

Domestic violence victim treated fairly despite sacking

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A supermarket retailer has successfully defended an unfair dismissal application despite the employee’s explanation that her deteriorating behaviour and performance was due to difficulties she was encountering in her personal…

Court fires warning shots at non-compliant employers

By Sophie Goodall

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For a long time now – since the Fair Work Ombudsman first started prosecuting employers under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) – it has generally been understood that accidental or inadvertent…

The long road to compliance in 2019

By Sophie Goodall

new Labor government industrial relations changes

They say that smooth seas don’t make skilled sailors. Looking ahead to known and predicted changes in the workplace relations space in 2019, HR and People Management professionals can look…

Judge not: Commission confirms criminal history is no silver bullet for employers

By Sophie Goodall

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For many retail businesses, criminal history checks make a lot of sense. With responsibilities such as handling cash, dealing with members of the public, and working with young people, retailers…