Archive for July 2019
Workplace bullying costs business
Since its introduction in 2013, the Fair Work Commission’s anti-bullying jurisdiction has attracted its fair share of commentary. Of the 700 anti-bullying applications filed last year, a total of 53…
Read MoreThe Israel Folau Saga
It has been heralded as the test case on where to draw the line on the freedom to practise religion, and how much say an employer has in their employees’…
Read MoreWhistleblower protections extended from 1 July
From 1 July 2019, the Treasury Laws Amendment (Enhancing Whistleblower Protections) Act 2018 came into effect. A response in part to the Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial…
Read MoreWriting’s on the wall for outdated employment contracts
Playing musical chairs with an employment contract can be risky business. This usually happens when an employee doesn’t return a signed contract when starting a new job, and their employer…
Read MoreFair Work Ombudsman concludes investigation into Uber and discontinues Foodora prosecution
Following a spate of recent announcements by the Fair Work Ombudsman, it seems the employment status of workers in the gig economy will continue to avoid the judicial scrutiny that…
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